What is the What by Dave Eggers

What is the What

Dave Eggers with Dion Graham

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fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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From the bestselling author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, What Is the What is the epic novel based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng who, along with thousands of other children —the so-called Lost Boys—was forced to leave his vil...

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Moods

emotional 74%
sad 74%
dark 59%
informative 55%
challenging 51%
inspiring 44%
reflective 43%
hopeful 39%
adventurous 33%
tense 27%
funny 12%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 33% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%

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4.12

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