Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà Lại

Butterfly Yellow

Thanhhà Lại

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Butterfly Yellow by Thanhhà Lại is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, family, and the immigrant experience, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven coming-of-age tales and are looking for a absorbing exploration of identity, belonging, and the complexities of the human experience.

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Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sanchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving own voices novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 792 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

reflective: 54%

hopeful: 50%

sad: 48%

inspiring: 25%

adventurous: 21%

challenging: 21%

dark: 15%

funny: 15%

tense: 9%

informative: 8%

lighthearted: 6%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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