Eggs by Jerry Spinelli

220 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Eggs is a quirky and moving novel about two very complicated, damaged children. David has recently lost his mother to a freak accident, his salesman father is constantly on the road, and he is letting his anger out on his grandmother. Primrose liv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 697 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 47%
sad 47%
adventurous 41%
emotional 41%
funny 35%
hopeful 35%
reflective 35%
dark 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 41%
slow 29%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.47

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