Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt

Okay for Now

Gary D. Schmidt with Lincoln Hoppe (Narrator)

9 hours, 17 minutes first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical young adult lighthearted fast-paced
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“The Dump” is what Doug Swieteck calls his new home in upstate New York. He lands there in the summer of 1968, when the Apollo space missions are under way, Joe Pepitone is slugging for the New York Yankees, and the Vietnam War is raging. At home ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,177 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
funny 52%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 41%
reflective 32%
sad 30%
lighthearted 24%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.3

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