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288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062069726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 February 2011
Description
Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigra...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,246 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 43%
sad 40%
informative 25%
challenging 17%
adventurous 16%
funny 9%
dark 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Bullying, RacismModerate
War, Death of parent, Animal death
288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062069726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 22 February 2011
Description
Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigra...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,246 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 43%
sad 40%
informative 25%
challenging 17%
adventurous 16%
funny 9%
dark 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Bullying, RacismModerate
War, Death of parent, Animal death