Lucy and Linh by Alice Pung

Lucy and Linh

Alice Pung

336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 706 reviews

Moods

reflective 58%
emotional 51%
funny 46%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 41%
challenging 24%
sad 17%
dark 14%
lighthearted 12%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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