What If a Fish by Anika Fajardo

What If a Fish

Anika Fajardo

256 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction magical realism middle grade emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A whimsical, "honest and heartfelt" (Booklist) generational story of family and identity where hats turn into leeches, ghosts blow kisses from lemon trees, and the things you find at the end of your fishing line might not be a fish at all. Half-Co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
sad 63%
adventurous 54%
hopeful 54%
reflective 45%
lighthearted 18%
relaxing 18%
funny 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.72

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