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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At the front of a middle school classroom in Oklahoma, a boy named Khosrou (whom everyone calls "Daniel") stands, trying to tell a story. His story. But no one believes a word he says. To them he is a dark-skinned, hairy-armed boy with a big butt ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,766 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 69%
funny 55%
hopeful 54%
inspiring 48%
sad 44%
challenging 26%
informative 26%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 15%
dark 9%
tense 8%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.36

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