Lola Rose by Jacqueline Wilson

Lola Rose

Jacqueline Wilson with Nick Sharratt (Illustrator)

6 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

When life with Jayni's violent-tempered father becomes too frightening to cope with, Jayni, her mum, and her little brother Kenny are forced to escape in the middle of the night. Slipping out of the house unseen, travelling up to London by train a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,195 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
dark 55%
hopeful 55%
sad 48%
adventurous 29%
tense 29%
challenging 25%
reflective 22%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
informative 11%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.65

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