The Girls from Corona del Mar by Rufi Thorpe

The Girls from Corona del Mar

Rufi Thorpe

256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A fiercely beautiful debut blazing with emotion: a major first novel about friendships made in youth and how these bonds, challenged by loss, illness, parenthood, and distance, either break or sustain.Mia and Lorrie Ann are lifelong friends: hard-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 74%
reflective 67%
dark 58%
challenging 22%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%
funny 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 12%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 36% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 29% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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