The Happiest Girl in the World: A Novel by Alena Dillon

The Happiest Girl in the World: A Novel

Alena Dillon

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary sports emotional fast-paced
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From the acclaimed author of Mercy House comes a gripping novel about a young woman’s dreams of being an Olympic gymnast—and the dark history that one has to keep secret on the road to the top. For Sera Wheeler  the Olympics is the reason for ever...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
dark 60%
reflective 44%
tense 44%
sad 35%
inspiring 33%
challenging 24%
informative 17%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 28%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.69

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