Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King

Everybody Sees the Ants

A.S. King

279 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine. And...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,072 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 69%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
funny 26%
dark 24%
challenging 18%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 17%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.98

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