The Name She Gave Me by Betty Culley

The Name She Gave Me

Betty Culley

416 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary poetry young adult emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
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A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, perfect for fans of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson, from the acclaimed author of Three Things I Know Are True.Rynn was born with a hole i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
hopeful 75%
sad 41%
inspiring 38%
reflective 38%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 13%
funny 11%
informative 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.99

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