Rain Is Not My Indian Name by Cynthia L. Smith

Rain Is Not My Indian Name

Cynthia L. Smith

144 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In a voice that resonates with insight and humor, New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith tells the story of a teenage girl who must face down her grief and reclaim her place in the world with the help of her intertribal community....

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 75%
hopeful 41%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
funny 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.43

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