Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson

Jacob Have I Loved

Katherine Paterson

272 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Katherine Paterson's remarkable Newbery Medal-winning classic about a painful sibling rivalry, and one sister's struggle to make her own way, is an honest and daring portrayal of adolescence and coming of age.A strong choice for independent readin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,727 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 65%
sad 38%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
dark 6%
informative 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 32%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.58

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