We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

We Never Asked for Wings

Vanessa Diffenbaugh

336 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the complexities of motherhood, the resilience of the human spirit, and the struggles of the immigrant experience, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy character-driven fiction that explores the intricacies of family, love, and hope.

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From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Language of Flowers comes her much-anticipated new novel about young love, hard choices, and hope against all odds. For fourteen years, Letty Espinosa has worked three jobs around San Fran...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 1,292 reviews

Moods

emotional: 85%

reflective: 42%

hopeful: 35%

sad: 35%

inspiring: 28%

informative: 21%

tense: 21%

challenging: 14%

adventurous: 7%

dark: 7%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
76% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

54% of readers chose A mix
45% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

91% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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