The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho

The Clay Marble

Minfong Ho

163 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Fleeing war-torn Cambodia in 1980, Dara, her mother, and her older brother find sanctuary in a refugee settlement on the Thailand border, but when fighting erupts, Dara finds herself separated from everyone and everything she loves.

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Moods

emotional 100%
sad 100%
dark 75%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.71

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