Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Have You Seen Luis Velez?

Catherine Ryan Hyde

500 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary inspiring slow-paced

Description

Raymond Jaffe feels like he doesn't belong. Not with his mother's new family. Not as a weekend guest with his father and his father's wife. Not at school, where he's an outcast. After his best friend moves away, Raymond has only two real connectio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 620 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
inspiring 71%
hopeful 65%
reflective 60%
sad 26%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 10%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 21%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.2

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