Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine

Mockingbird

Kathryn Erskine

235 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Caitlin has Asperger's. The world according to her is black and white; anything in between is confusing. Before, when things got confusing, Caitlin went to her older brother, Devon, for help. But Devon has died, and Caitlin's dad is so distraught ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,197 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 66%
sad 60%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 41%
challenging 26%
informative 23%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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