You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

You Bring the Distant Near

Mitali Perkins

256 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

This elegant young adult novel captures the immigrant experience for one Indian-American family with humor and heart. Told in alternating teen voices across three generations, You Bring the Distant Near explores sisterhood, first loves, friendship...

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Community Reviews Summary of 735 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
hopeful 58%
emotional 55%
lighthearted 38%
inspiring 30%
funny 11%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 15%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.02

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