Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine

Mockingbird

Kathryn Erskine

235 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Description

In Caitlin’s world, everything is black or white. Things are good or bad. Anything in between is confusing. That’s the stuff Caitlin’s older brother, Devon, has always explained. But now Devon’s dead and Dad is no help at all. Caitlin wants to get...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,195 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 66%
sad 60%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 41%
challenging 26%
informative 23%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 5%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 41%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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