Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying

Hungry Ghost

Victoria Ying with Lynette Wong (Contributor)

204 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel young adult emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

A beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love.Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 59%
reflective 54%
hopeful 43%
challenging 40%
dark 24%
inspiring 15%
informative 14%
tense 14%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 28%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.07

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