Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

Where Things Come Back

John Corey Whaley

228 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective medium-paced
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Winner of the 2012 Michael L. Printz and William C. Morris Awards, this poignant and hilarious story of loss and redemption "explores the process of grief, second chances, and even the meaning of life" (Kirkus Reviews). In the remarkable, bizarre,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,928 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 65%
hopeful 60%
mysterious 39%
sad 34%
dark 26%
funny 24%
tense 19%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 9%
challenging 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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