The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton

The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

Leslye Walton with Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

8 hours, 32 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

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A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,777 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 61%
dark 53%
mysterious 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 17%
tense 15%
challenging 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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