My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne

My Brother's Name is Jessica

John Boyne

246 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult emotional fast-paced
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Sam Waver's life has always been pretty quiet. A bit of a loner, he struggles to make friends, and his busy parents often make him feel invisible. Luckily for Sam, his older brother, Jason, has always been there for him. Sam idolises Jason, who se...

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Community Reviews Summary of 860 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
inspiring 42%
reflective 39%
sad 32%
hopeful 30%
informative 25%
challenging 24%
tense 18%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
dark 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 27% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

2.91

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