The Memory of Things by Gae Polisner

The Memory of Things

Gae Polisner

288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A] gripping, emotional story set in the part of history we'll never forget. - New York Daily News On the morning of September 11, 2001, sixteen-year-old Kyle Donohue watches the first twin tower come down from the window of Stuyvesant High School...

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Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
hopeful 60%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
funny 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
informative 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | Plot: 37% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.84

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