Don't Ask Me Where I'm from by Jennifer De Leon

Don't Ask Me Where I'm from

Jennifer De Leon with Elena Garnu (Illustrator)

323 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

"A funny, perceptive, and much-needed book telling a much-needed story." --Celeste Ng, author of the New York Times bestseller Little Fires Everywhere "Written with humor and grace, with intimacy and empathy, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From is the per...

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Community Reviews Summary of 601 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
hopeful 64%
reflective 58%
inspiring 45%
informative 24%
funny 21%
challenging 20%
tense 13%
sad 8%
lighthearted 6%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 24%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 43% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.02

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