At Risk by Alice Hoffman

At Risk

Alice Hoffman

272 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

The Farrells are a middle-class family living in a small New England town. Ivan Farrell is an astronomer, wife Polly a photographer, eight-year-old Charlie a budding biologist and 11-year-old Amanda a talented gymnast. And then one day, unimaginab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 66%
inspiring 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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