Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess

Such a Pretty Girl

Laura Wiess

224 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of resilience and trauma through the lens of a courageous young protagonist navigating harrowing familial betrayal.

Description

A darkly compelling novel about a young woman who must defend herself against her abusive father. “In the character of Meredith, Laura Wiess has created a girl to walk alongside Harper Lee’s Scout and J.D. Salinger’s Phoebe. Read this novel, and y...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 1,890 reviews

Moods

emotional: 85%

dark: 82%

sad: 74%

tense: 51%

challenging: 31%

reflective: 19%

hopeful: 10%

mysterious: 4%

inspiring: 2%


Pace

44% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

51% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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