Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad, Linda Gaboriau

83 pages first pub 2003 (view editions)

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Twin children Jeanne and Simon want to solve the mystery of their origins. In retracing the bitter history of their mother, who is about to die, other characters come into the story—witnesses or key players able to assist in the investigation. Car...

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Community Reviews

4.36
based on 1,305 reviews

Moods

dark: 82%

emotional: 75%

sad: 63%

reflective: 50%

tense: 43%

mysterious: 28%

challenging: 27%

adventurous: 13%

inspiring: 9%

informative: 7%

hopeful: 5%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

70% of readers chose fast
26% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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