The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Jaime is sitting on his bed drawing when he hears a scream. Instantly, he knows: Miguel, his cousin and best friend, is dead.Everyone in Jaime’s small town in Guatemala knows someone who has been killed by the Alphas, a powerful gang that’s known ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
adventurous 60%
challenging 50%
sad 45%
tense 45%
informative 40%
hopeful 35%
reflective 25%
inspiring 20%
dark 15%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.22

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