Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes

128 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

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The 2012 recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts forge an unbreakable bond of support and lov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 55%
reflective 52%
dark 50%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
tense 23%
funny 21%
inspiring 21%
informative 7%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.06

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