The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis

The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner #1

Deborah Ellis

160 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

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A special edition of The Breadwinner, the first book in Deborah Ellis's riveting Breadwinner series, will be published in fall 2017 to coincide with the launch of the animated movie. It is an award-winning novel about loyalty, survival, families a...

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Moods

emotional 71%
sad 59%
challenging 38%
informative 37%
dark 35%
hopeful 35%
tense 34%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 30%
reflective 28%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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