A Bit of Earth by Karuna Riazi

A Bit of Earth

Karuna Riazi

368 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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A BIT OF EARTH, told in a hybrid of verse and prose, pitched as a contemporary retelling of THE SECRET GARDEN starring a rebellious girl of Bangladeshi and Pakistani descent who finds herself shipped off to a white family on Long Island after losi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 69%
reflective 55%
inspiring 27%
lighthearted 20%
adventurous 18%
sad 11%
funny 9%
mysterious 9%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 17%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.1

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