Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block

128 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism young adult lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

"Transcendent." --New York Times Book Review"Magnificent." --Village Voice"Sparkling." --Publishers WeeklyFrancesca Lia Block's dazzling debut novel, Weetzie Bat, is not only a genre-shattering, critically acclaimed gem, it's also widely recognize...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,724 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 71%
funny 42%
emotional 39%
hopeful 32%
reflective 32%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 12%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 38% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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