Neela: Victory Song by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Troy Howell

196 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging informative reflective medium-paced
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Now that her older sister is married, twelve-year-old Neela Sen knows their mother will be looking for a husband for Neela. But Neela's heart is stirred more by the fiery talk she overhears about India's freedom struggle than it is by talk of marr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
informative 66%
inspiring 66%
tense 66%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

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3.76

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