Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lại

Inside Out & Back Again

Inside Out and Back Again #1

Thanhhà Lại

288 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade poetry reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers seeking a poignant and lyrical exploration of resilience and cultural adaptation through the eyes of a young refugee navigating loss and belonging.

Description

Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigra...

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Community Reviews

4.16
based on 6,227 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 55%

hopeful: 51%

inspiring: 43%

sad: 41%

informative: 24%

challenging: 18%

adventurous: 16%

funny: 10%

dark: 7%

tense: 5%

lighthearted: 3%

Pace

65% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
47% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

26% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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