Listen, Slowly by Thanhhà Lại

Listen, Slowly

Thanhhà Lại

272 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This remarkable and bestselling novel from Thanhha Lai, author of the National Book Award–winning and Newbery Honor Book Inside Out & Back Again, follows a young girl as she learns the true meaning of family. A California girl born and raised,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 56%
adventurous 52%
funny 47%
inspiring 47%
lighthearted 43%
hopeful 34%
informative 30%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 29%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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