The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows

The Truth According to Us

Annie Barrows with Ann Marie Lee (Narrator), Tara Sands (Narrator), Julia Whelan (Narrator), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator), Danny Campbell (Narrator), Mark Deakins (Narrator), Kimberly Farr (Narrator), Kirby Heyborne (Narrator), Lincoln Hoppe (Narrator), Paul Michael (Narrator), Linda Montana (Narrator), Arthur Morey (Narrator)

18 hours, 51 minutes • first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

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In the summer of 1938, Layla Beck’s father, a United States senator, cuts off her allowance and demands that she find employment on the Federal Writers’ Project, a New Deal jobs program. Within days, Layla finds herself far from her accustomed soc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,198 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 57%
mysterious 47%
sad 42%
hopeful 31%
funny 26%
lighthearted 21%
tense 15%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.63

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