How to Find What You're Not Looking for by Veera Hiranandani

How to Find What You're Not Looking for

Veera Hiranandani

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction middle grade race emotional hopeful informative medium-paced
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New historical fiction from a Newbery Honor-winning author about how middle schooler Ariel Goldberg’s life changes when her big sister elopes following the Loving v. Virginia decision and she’s forced to confront her family’s prejudice and define ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
hopeful 57%
reflective 57%
inspiring 34%
informative 28%
challenging 20%
sad 17%
adventurous 8%
funny 5%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 28%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.24

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