The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez

The Book of Unknown Americans

Cristina Henríquez

286 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A dazzling, heartbreaking page-turner destined for breakout status: a novel that gives voice to millions of Americans as it tells the story of the love between a Panamanian boy and a Mexican girl: teenagers living in an apartment block of immigran...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 7,397 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

sad: 69%

reflective: 50%

hopeful: 34%

challenging: 22%

inspiring: 21%

tense: 13%

informative: 12%

dark: 10%

funny: 5%

adventurous: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

95% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

49% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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