Jasper Jones by Domingos Demasi, Craig Silvey

312 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

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Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey is a gripping and poignant coming-of-age tale that will captivate readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, social justice, and the complexities of small-town life, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and are drawn to themes of identity, community, and the struggle against racism.

Description

Charlie Bucktin, a bookish thirteen year old, is startled one summer night by an urgent knock on his bedroom window. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in their small mining town, and he has come to ask for Charlie's help. Terribly afraid but...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 3,868 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 71%

emotional: 61%

dark: 58%

adventurous: 42%

sad: 42%

tense: 39%

reflective: 38%

challenging: 29%

funny: 21%

hopeful: 12%

inspiring: 10%

informative: 2%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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