A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner

A Work in Progress

Jarrett Lerner

368 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

Will is the only round kid in a school full of string beans. So he hides…in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, in the back row during class, and anywhere but the cafeteria during lunch. But shame isn’t the only feeling that dominates Will’s life. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 97%
sad 65%
hopeful 61%
reflective 51%
challenging 40%
inspiring 38%
dark 24%
informative 14%
tense 12%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.46

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