Rules by Cynthia Lord

Rules

Cynthia Lord

200 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional slow-paced
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A heartfelt and witty debut about feeling different and finding acceptance--beyond the rules. Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his di...

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Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 49%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 36%
lighthearted 30%
funny 29%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
sad 16%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.84

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