They Could Have Named Her Anything by Stephanie Jimenez

They Could Have Named Her Anything

Stephanie Jimenez

293 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional slow-paced
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Racism, class, and betrayal collide in this poignant debut novel about restoring the broken bonds of family and friendship. Every morning, seventeen-year-old Maria Anís Rosario takes the subway an hour from her boisterous and close-knit family in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 286 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 66%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
sad 16%
funny 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

2.95

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