The Ones We Choose by Julie Clark

The Ones We Choose

Julie Clark

359 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
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Lisa Genova meets 23andMe in this exploration of the genetic and emotional ties that bind, as debut author Julie Clark delivers a compelling read about a young boy desperate to find his place in this world, a mother coming to terms with her own pa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 353 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 68%
informative 59%
sad 54%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 13%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 28%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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