Furious Thing by Jenny Downham

Furious Thing

Jenny Downham with Jenny Downham (Narrator)

9 hours, 16 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional slow-paced
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Furious Thing by Jenny Downham is a powerful and affecting novel that will resonate deeply with readers who have experienced the complexities of family dynamics, particularly those who have struggled with anger, domestic abuse, and the search for identity and self-acceptance.

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Shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards. Named as one of the best books of 2019 by the Sunday Times, Financial Times, and Irish Times. From the critically acclaimed author of Before I Die comes a remarkably affecting story of a girl who burns with a...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 451 reviews

Moods

emotional: 88%

sad: 57%

tense: 53%

challenging: 42%

reflective: 34%

hopeful: 30%

inspiring: 26%

dark: 23%

adventurous: 7%

funny: 7%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose A mix
91% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
58% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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