In a Handful of Dust by Mindy McGinnis

In a Handful of Dust

Not a Drop to Drink #2

Mindy McGinnis

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Description

A dangerous disease strikes the community where teenage Lucy lives. When her adoptive mother, Lynn, takes Lucy away from their home and friends in order to protect her, Lucy struggles to figure out what home means. During their journey west to fin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 522 reviews

Moods

tense 83%
adventurous 75%
dark 75%
emotional 75%
hopeful 41%
challenging 33%
sad 25%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
funny 8%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.92

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