When Life Gives You Mangos by Kereen Getten

When Life Gives You Mangos

Kereen Getten

208 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

A small village on a Jamaican island. A girl who doesn’t remember the previous summer. A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart. A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 650 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
hopeful 47%
reflective 44%
adventurous 43%
mysterious 42%
sad 35%
inspiring 19%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 12%
funny 9%
dark 8%
tense 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 36%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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