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276 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142401125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 April 2004
Description
Winner of the Newbery Medal, this remarkably moving novel has impressed the hearts and minds of millions of readers. Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,361 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
tense 52%
challenging 48%
reflective 41%
dark 40%
informative 28%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 18%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Hate crimeModerate
Violence, Bullying, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Slavery276 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142401125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: 12 April 2004
Description
Winner of the Newbery Medal, this remarkably moving novel has impressed the hearts and minds of millions of readers. Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,361 reviews
Moods
sad 58%
tense 52%
challenging 48%
reflective 41%
dark 40%
informative 28%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 18%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Hate crimeModerate
Violence, Bullying, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Slavery