An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi

An Emotion of Great Delight

Tahereh Mafi

264 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

From bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author Tahereh Mafi comes a stunning novel about love and loneliness, navigating the hyphen of dual identity, and reclaiming your right to joy--even when you're trapped in the amber of sorrow. It'...

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Moods

emotional 91%
sad 76%
reflective 53%
dark 32%
hopeful 22%
tense 22%
challenging 21%
inspiring 14%
informative 8%
lighthearted 2%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.69

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