The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez

The Book of Unknown Americans

Cristina Henríquez

286 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A dazzling, heartbreaking page-turner destined for breakout status: a novel that gives voice to millions of Americans as it tells the story of the love between a Panamanian boy and a Mexican girl: teenagers living in an apartment block of immigran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,103 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 72%
reflective 48%
hopeful 32%
challenging 24%
inspiring 18%
tense 15%
informative 13%
dark 11%
funny 5%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 22%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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