352 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399550485
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 06 September 2016
Description
From an author Amy Tan calls "a gem," this is a witty, highly acclaimed novel that's "part Mean Girls, part Lord of the Flies" (The Bulletin, Starred review) about navigating life in private school while remaining true to yourself. Lucy is a bit o...
Community Reviews Summary of 683 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
funny 47%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 42%
challenging 26%
sad 18%
dark 15%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Bullying, Toxic friendshipModerate
Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs352 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399550485
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 06 September 2016
Description
From an author Amy Tan calls "a gem," this is a witty, highly acclaimed novel that's "part Mean Girls, part Lord of the Flies" (The Bulletin, Starred review) about navigating life in private school while remaining true to yourself. Lucy is a bit o...
Community Reviews Summary of 683 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
funny 47%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 42%
challenging 26%
sad 18%
dark 15%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Bullying, Toxic friendshipModerate
Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racial slurs