The Lightness by Emily Temple

The Lightness

Emily Temple

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A stylish, stunningly precise, and suspenseful meditation on adolescent desire, female friendship, and the female body that shimmers with rage, wit, and fierce longing—an audacious, darkly observant, and mordantly funny literary debut for fans of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 758 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
mysterious 71%
reflective 50%
tense 38%
emotional 31%
challenging 21%
sad 17%
adventurous 10%
funny 4%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 37% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.47

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