Shtum by Jem Lester

Shtum

Jem Lester

313 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary psychology emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
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Ten-year-old Jonah lives in a world of his own. He likes colours and feathers and the feel of fresh air on his skin. He dislikes sudden loud noises and any change to his daily routine. Jonah has never spoken, yet somehow he communicates b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 60%
reflective 53%
challenging 46%
hopeful 43%
funny 40%
informative 30%
inspiring 23%
tense 16%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 25%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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