The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen

The Devil's Arithmetic

Jane Yolen

176 pages • first pub 1988 (view editions)

fiction historical middle grade dark emotional sad medium-paced
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A reader who wants a character-driven, emotionally intense journey that uses historical tragedy to illuminate the bonds—and burdens—of family and identity will find this book compelling.

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This critically acclaimed novel by award-winning author Jane Yolen is now available in a beautifully designed new edition. Hannah dreads going to her family's Passover Seder -- she's tired of hearing her relatives talk about the past. But when she...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 5,334 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

emotional: 80%

sad: 75%

tense: 44%

reflective: 40%

challenging: 36%

informative: 36%

inspiring: 19%

hopeful: 16%

adventurous: 11%

mysterious: 5%

Pace

52% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
27% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

31% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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