All the Secrets of the World by Steve Almond

All the Secrets of the World

Steve Almond

13 hours, 10 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical thriller emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

It's 1981 in Sacramento, and thirteen-year-old Lorena Saenz has just been paired with Jenny Stallworth for the science fair by a teacher hoping to unite two girls from starkly different worlds. Lorena begins t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 80%
mysterious 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.66

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