Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar

Lucky Broken Girl

Ruth Behar

272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

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In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative—based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s—a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie’s pligh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
hopeful 68%
inspiring 65%
reflective 46%
sad 43%
challenging 21%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 31%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.79

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