You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali Perkins

You Bring the Distant Near

Mitali Perkins with Sneha Mathan (Narrator), Shivali Bhammer (Narrator), Priya Ayyar (Narrator), N'Jameh Camara (Narrator), Zehra Jane Naqvi (Narrator)

7 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Five girls. Three generations. One great American love story. Ranee, worried that her children are losing their Indian culture; Sonia, wrapped up in a forbidden biracial love affair; Tara, seeking the limelight to hide her true self; Shanti, despe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 924 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 59%
hopeful 52%
lighthearted 40%
inspiring 28%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 21%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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