Glory O Brien's History of the Future by A.S. King, Christine Lakin

Glory O Brien's History of the Future

A.S. King, Christine Lakin

7 hours, 5 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

In this masterpiece about freedom, feminism, and destiny, Printz Honor author A. S. King tells the epic story of a girl coping with devastating loss at long last a girl who has no idea that the future needs her, and that the present needs her even...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,381 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 64%
dark 50%
hopeful 35%
mysterious 32%
sad 32%
inspiring 21%
funny 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 33%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.74

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