Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan

Apple and Rain

Sarah Crossan

329 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

When Apple's mother returns after eleven years away, Apple feels whole again. But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It's only when Apple meets someone more lost than she is that she begins to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 662 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 57%
hopeful 53%
sad 46%
lighthearted 32%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 21%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
dark 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 41%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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