Anita and Me by Meera Syal

Anita and Me

Meera Syal

336 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny reflective slow-paced
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Anita and Me, which has been compared to To Kill a Mockingbird, tells the story of Meena, the daughter of the only Punjabi family in the British village of Tollington. With great warmth and humor, Meera Syal brings to life a quirky, spirited 1960s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
emotional 52%
lighthearted 39%
reflective 39%
hopeful 34%
sad 34%
adventurous 17%
tense 17%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.61

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