Fig by Sarah Elizabeth Schantz

346 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Love and sacrifice intertwine in this brilliant and provocative debut of rare beauty about a girl dealing with her mother’s schizophrenia and her own mental illness.Fig’s world lies somewhere between reality and fantasy.But as she watches Mama slo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 80%
challenging 60%
sad 60%
dark 40%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.7

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