Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

Alice Austen Lived Here

Alex Gino

176 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Sam is nonbinary, and when Sam's home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect subject: photographer Alice Austen, who lived with a female partner for decades. Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

informative 85%
inspiring 66%
hopeful 59%
lighthearted 59%
emotional 35%
reflective 31%
funny 29%
adventurous 11%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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