The Lightness by Emily Temple

The Lightness

Emily Temple

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark reflective slow-paced
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A stylish, stunningly precise, and suspenseful meditation on adolescent desire, female friendship, and the female body that shimmers with rage, wit, and fierce longing—an audacious, darkly observant, and mordantly funny literary debut for fans of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 995 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 70%
reflective 52%
tense 37%
emotional 33%
challenging 19%
sad 16%
adventurous 11%
informative 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.45

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