The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan

The Astonishing Color of After

Emily X.R. Pan

460 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A stunning, heartbreaking debut novel about grief, love, and family, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Celeste Ng. Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird.  Leigh, who is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,691 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 71%
reflective 70%
hopeful 40%
mysterious 28%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 21%
challenging 20%
tense 10%
informative 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 29%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.1

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