Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

300 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple...

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Moods

emotional 69%
challenging 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 49%
dark 47%
informative 45%
sad 40%
reflective 28%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 8%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 21%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 37% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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