The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird

The Garbage King

Elizabeth Laird

336 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult emotional slow-paced
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Description

A gritty, deeply moving story that shows how the human spirit can triumph in the harshest of worlds.

Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
sad 71%
emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
inspiring 57%
challenging 42%
reflective 42%
dark 14%
funny 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.74

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