The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson

The Art of Being Normal

Lisa Williamson

353 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
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Two boys. Two secrets.David Piper has always been an outsider. His parents think he’s gay. The school bully thinks he’s a freak. Only his two best friends know the real truth – David wants to be a girl. On the first day at his new school Leo Dento...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,059 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
hopeful 52%
inspiring 43%
reflective 34%
sad 27%
lighthearted 26%
informative 23%
funny 20%
challenging 15%
tense 12%
adventurous 9%
dark 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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