In a Handful of Dust by Mindy McGinnis

In a Handful of Dust

Not a Drop to Drink #2

Mindy McGinnis

240 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

A dangerous disease strikes the community where teenage Lucy lives. When her adoptive mother, Lynn, takes Lucy away from their home and friends in order to protect her, Lucy struggles to figure out what home means. During their journey west to fin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
adventurous 87%
emotional 87%
dark 75%
challenging 50%
hopeful 37%
sad 37%
mysterious 25%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.92

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