Belonging by Umi Sinha

Belonging

Umi Sinha

320 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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An intense, compelling, and finely wrought epic of love and loss, race and ethnicity, homeland and belonging Lila Langdon is 12 years old when she witnesses a family tragedy after her mother unveils her father’s surprise birthday present—a tragedy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 66%
dark 58%
reflective 58%
informative 38%
mysterious 36%
challenging 30%
tense 27%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 17%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 32% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.27

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