The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez

The Book of Unknown Americans

Cristina Henríquez

419 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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"A triumph of storytelling. Henriquez pulls us into the lives of her characters with such mastery that we hang on to them just as fiercely as they hang on to one another and their dreams. This passionate, powerful novel will stay with you long aft...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 7,377 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

22% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
15% 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?

74% 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
18% 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?

48% 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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