A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

A Very Large Expanse of Sea

Tahereh Mafi with Priya Ayyar (Narrator)

6 hours, 43 minutes • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A National Book Award Longlist title From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice.It's 2002, a y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,692 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 56%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 37%
sad 31%
challenging 29%
informative 23%
funny 17%
tense 15%
lighthearted 13%
dark 5%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 40%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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