The Breaking of a Wave by Will Schutt, Fabio Genovesi

The Breaking of a Wave

Will Schutt, Fabio Genovesi

432 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Winner of the 2015 Strega Prize for Young Authors A young girl struggles with her beloved brother's accidental death, her mother's depression, and fitting in at school in Fabio Genovesi's touching, funny, and imaginative new novel. Thirteen-year-o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
hopeful 100%
informative 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.5

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