Unbecoming by Jenny Downham

Unbecoming

Jenny Downham

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Three women. Three generations. Three secrets. Katie's life is falling apart: her best friend thinks she's a freak, her mother, Caroline, controls every aspect of her life, and her estranged grandmother, Mary, appears as if out of nowhere. Mary ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 763 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 72%
inspiring 45%
sad 40%
hopeful 36%
mysterious 22%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
funny 9%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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