Anita And Me by Meera Syal

Anita And Me

Meera Syal

328 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Special edition of this bestselling classic, to tie in with the release of a major new film of Anita and Me It's 1972. Meena is nine years old and lives in the village of Tollington, 'the jewel of the Black Country'. She is the daughter of Indi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 254 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
emotional 52%
reflective 52%
lighthearted 41%
hopeful 29%
sad 29%
tense 23%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.61

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