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288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062486684
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication date: 08 August 2017
Description
The Authentics is a fresh, funny, and insightful novel about culture, love, and family—the kind we are born into and the ones we create.Daria Esfandyar is Iranian-American and proud of her heritage, unlike some of the “Nose Jobs” in the clique led...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
funny 22%
hopeful 22%
Pace
fast 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Homophobia, InfertilityModerate
Bullying, Death of parent, RacismMinor
Dementia, Drug use, Alcohol
288 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062486684
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication date: 08 August 2017
Description
The Authentics is a fresh, funny, and insightful novel about culture, love, and family—the kind we are born into and the ones we create.Daria Esfandyar is Iranian-American and proud of her heritage, unlike some of the “Nose Jobs” in the clique led...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
funny 22%
hopeful 22%
Pace
fast 44%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Homophobia, InfertilityModerate
Bullying, Death of parent, RacismMinor
Dementia, Drug use, Alcohol