Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson

Jacob Have I Loved

Katherine Paterson

244 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Esau have I hated . . . Sara Louise Bradshaw is sick and tired of her beautiful twin Caroline. Ever since they were born, Caroline has been the pretty one, the talented one, the better sister. Even now, Caroline seems to take everything: Louise's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,230 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 72%
sad 36%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.58

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