The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows

The Truth According to Us

Annie Barrows

486 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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In the summer of 1938, Layla Beck’s father, a United States senator, cuts off her allowance and demands that she find employment on the Federal Writers’ Project, a New Deal jobs program. Within days, Layla finds herself far from her accustomed soc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,183 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 57%
mysterious 47%
sad 42%
hopeful 31%
funny 26%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.63

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