Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại

Inside Out & Back Again

Thanhhà Lại

262 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade poetry reflective medium-paced
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Inside Out and Back Again is a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award Inspired by the author's childhood experience of fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama, this com...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,251 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 55%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 43%
sad 40%
informative 24%
challenging 17%
adventurous 16%
funny 9%
dark 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 65%
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

4.15

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