A Glasshouse of Stars by Shirley Marr

A Glasshouse of Stars

Shirley Marr

288 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional medium-paced
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Description

The story follows the immigration experience of an 11-year-old girl and is based on the real childhood story of the author, brushed with a touch of magic realism that includes magical gardens, cat gatekeepers, and an ever-changing house

Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 70%
reflective 50%
adventurous 45%
sad 45%
inspiring 35%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
dark 15%
tense 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 84%
fast 10%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.12

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