The Name She Gave Me by Betty Culley

The Name She Gave Me

Betty Culley with Ariana Delawari (Narrator), Lisa Cordileone (Narrator)

4 hours, 34 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary poetry young adult emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

Description

A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson, from the acclaimed author of Three Things I Know Are True.Rynn was born with a hole i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
hopeful 68%
inspiring 36%
reflective 36%
sad 31%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
funny 10%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

4.11

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