Fig by Sarah Elizabeth Schantz

346 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional reflective slow-paced
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Fig by Sarah Elizabeth Schantz is a poignant and provocative novel that will resonate deeply with readers who have experienced the complexities of mental illness, family dynamics, and the unbreakable bonds of love, making it a must-read for those who appreciate honest and emotional portrayals of the human experience.

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Love and sacrifice intertwine in this brilliant and provocative debut of rare beauty about a girl dealing with her mother’s schizophrenia and her own mental illness.Fig’s world lies somewhere between reality and fantasy.But as she watches Mama slo...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 146 reviews

Moods

emotional: 100%

reflective: 80%

challenging: 60%

sad: 60%

dark: 40%

hopeful: 40%

inspiring: 20%

tense: 20%


Pace

40% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose No
40% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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