288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062069726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 February 2011
Description
Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigra...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,656 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 43%
sad 39%
informative 22%
adventurous 17%
challenging 16%
tense 6%
funny 5%
dark 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Racism, BullyingModerate
Death of parent, War, Animal deathMinor
Hate crime, Racial slurs, Sexism
288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062069726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 February 2011
Description
Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigra...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,656 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 43%
sad 39%
informative 22%
adventurous 17%
challenging 16%
tense 6%
funny 5%
dark 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Racism, BullyingModerate
Death of parent, War, Animal deathMinor
Hate crime, Racial slurs, Sexism