The Lightness by Emily Temple

The Lightness

Emily Temple

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark reflective slow-paced
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“A teen thriller in the vein of the ‘90s horror movie The Craft . . . A beautiful meditation on meditation . . . Frequently hilarious, and thoughtful throughout.”  — The New York Times Book Review "The Lightness  could be the love chi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 999 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 69%
reflective 52%
tense 37%
emotional 34%
challenging 19%
sad 16%
adventurous 11%
informative 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.45

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