A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

Linda Sue Park

2 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Description

In 1985, southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Rebels and government forces battle for control, with ordinary people--people like the boy, Salva Dut--caught in the middle. When Salva's village is attacked, he must embark on a harrowing journey that wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,337 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
inspiring 68%
hopeful 58%
informative 50%
sad 47%
reflective 31%
adventurous 28%
challenging 25%
tense 21%
dark 12%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

4.15

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