In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
In the Unlikely Event
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Judy Blume
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In the Unlikely Event

Judy Blume

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fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally layered historical fiction that explores the interconnected lives of characters navigating unexpected tragedies.

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In this brilliant new novel--her first for adults since Summer Sisters--Judy Blume takes us back to the 1950s and introduces us to the town of Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she herself grew up. Here she imagines and weaves together a vivid portrait...

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Community Reviews

3.55
based on 6,878 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

reflective: 54%

sad: 52%

hopeful: 29%

tense: 25%

dark: 18%

informative: 18%

adventurous: 16%

challenging: 13%

inspiring: 10%

funny: 8%

mysterious: 8%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
32% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
No
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Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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