The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin

The Thing About Jellyfish

Ali Benjamin

352 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

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This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,736 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 59%
sad 59%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 33%
informative 26%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
dark 9%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.09

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