The Lightness by Emily Temple

The Lightness

Emily Temple

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark reflective slow-paced
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A stylish, stunningly precise, and suspenseful meditation on adolescent desire, female friendship, and the female body that shimmers with rage, wit, and fierce longing—an audacious, darkly observant, and mordantly funny literary debut for fans of ...

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Community Reviews

3.42
based on 1,242 reviews

Moods

dark: 82%

mysterious: 67%

reflective: 50%

tense: 39%

emotional: 34%

challenging: 19%

sad: 15%

adventurous: 9%

informative: 4%

funny: 3%

relaxing: 3%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
51% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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