Kent State by Deborah Wiles

Kent State

Deborah Wiles

144 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical poetry young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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From two-time National Book Award finalist Deborah Wiles, a masterpiece exploration of one of the darkest moments in our history, when American troops killed four American students protesting the Vietnam War.May 4, 1970. Kent State University. As ...

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Moods

emotional 75%
informative 68%
sad 61%
reflective 58%
challenging 39%
dark 28%
tense 26%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 6%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 15%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 16% | Character: 13% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 36% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 17% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 13% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 27% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22%

Average rating

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