Unbecoming by Jenny Downham

Unbecoming

Jenny Downham

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Katie's life is falling apart: her best friend thinks she's a freak, her mother, Caroline, controls every aspect of her life, and her estranged grandmother, Mary, appears as if out of nowhere. Mary has dementia and needs lots of care, and when Kat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 616 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
reflective 75%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 43%
sad 43%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 18%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
dark 6%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.76

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