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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved trying to figure out where the fictional Missouri town of Jessup was located. In reality, it could be any little town in central Missouri in the 1970s, and that’s what made this book so powerful. It’s a page turner with a lightly veiled moral. There were times when I wished the author had left more unsaid—had left more of the implications lingering—but it was an excellent read regardless.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
I feel this would be a solid 4 to 5 stars if it was listed for Young Adults. It definitely is a story for that age group.
Maybe 3.5
Engrossing novel that is less about the mystery and more about the kids who are directly affected by it. The story touches on race and class and desperation. Engaging.
Engrossing novel that is less about the mystery and more about the kids who are directly affected by it. The story touches on race and class and desperation. Engaging.