The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky

The Golden Day

Ursula Dubosarsky

160 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical mystery young adult dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

When their teacher goes missing during an outing, eleven girls grapple with the aftermath in this haunting, exquisitely told psychological mystery. The Vietnam War rages overseas, but back at home, in a year that begins with the hanging of one man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.43

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