At Risk by Alice Hoffman
At Risk

Alice Hoffman

At Risk

Alice Hoffman

219 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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This is the story of an American family whose lives are shattered when their 11-year-old daughter, a gymnast with her sights set on the Olympics, discovers she has contracted AIDS from a contaminated blood transfusion. Alice Hoffman is the author ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 318 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 80%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
informative 20%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.62

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