Running on the Roof of the World by Jess Butterworth

Running on the Roof of the World

Jess Butterworth

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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A story of adventure, survival, courage, and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India. Tash lives in Tibet, where as a practicing Buddhist she must follow many rules to avoid the wrath of the occupying Chinese soldiers. Life r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
hopeful 66%
challenging 41%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
sad 16%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | N/A: 28%

Average rating

3.85

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