Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino

Alice Austen Lived Here

Alex Gino

176 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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Description

Sam is nonbinary, and when Sam's home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect subject: photographer Alice Austen, who lived with a female partner for decades. Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning...

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Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews

Moods

informative 80%
inspiring 67%
hopeful 61%
lighthearted 54%
emotional 35%
funny 32%
reflective 28%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.86

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