The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

Alice Sebold

fiction contemporary mystery dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

328 pages | first published 2002

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When we first meet Susie Salmon, she is already in heaven. As she looks down from this strange new place, she tells us, in the fresh and spirited voice of a fourteen-year-old girl, a tale that is both haunting and full of hope.In the weeks followi...
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Summary of 51681 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
dark 77%
sad 75%
reflective 41%
mysterious 29%
tense 28%
challenging 22%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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