Everything Sad Is Untrue: by Daniel Nayeri

Everything Sad Is Untrue:

Daniel Nayeri

356 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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"A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee," Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,852 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 69%
funny 55%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 48%
sad 44%
informative 27%
challenging 26%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 15%
dark 10%
tense 8%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.36

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