What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell

What I Saw and How I Lied

Judy Blundell

284 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction mystery young adult emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

This National Book Award winner set during the aftermath of WWII is now available in paperback When Evie's father returned home from World War II, the family fell back into its normal life pretty quickly. But Joe Spooner brought more back with hi...

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Moods

mysterious 70%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
tense 33%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 34%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 45% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.41

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