Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt

Just Like That

Gary D. Schmidt

400 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional funny slow-paced
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Following the death of her closest friend in summer 1968, Meryl Lee Kowalski goes off to St. Elene's Preparatory Academy for Girls, where she struggles to navigate the venerable boarding school's traditions and a social structure heavily weighted ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
hopeful 76%
funny 52%
sad 42%
inspiring 39%
reflective 31%
dark 21%
tense 18%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 13%
informative 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 25%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 46% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 38% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.41

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