You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

You Bring the Distant Near

Mitali Perkins

320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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This elegant young adult novel captures the immigrant experience for one Indian-American family with humor and heart. Told in alternating teen voices across three generations, You Bring the Distant Near explores sisterhood, first loves, friendship...

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Community Reviews Summary of 921 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 59%
hopeful 52%
lighthearted 40%
inspiring 28%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 21%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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