Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio

Icy Sparks

Gwyn Hyman Rubio

308 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

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Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio is a heartwarming and uplifting novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories of self-discovery, resilience, and the transformative power of acceptance, making it a perfect fit for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider and is looking for a tale of hope and empowerment.

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A New York Times Notable Book and the March 2001 selection of Oprah's Book Club(R) Icy Sparks is the sad, funny and transcendent tale of a young girl growing up in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky during the 1950's. Gwyn Hyman Rubio's beautiful...

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Community Reviews

3.4
based on 1,880 reviews

Moods

emotional: 86%

reflective: 56%

sad: 47%

hopeful: 43%

inspiring: 34%

funny: 26%

informative: 26%

challenging: 21%

adventurous: 17%

dark: 17%

tense: 8%

lighthearted: 4%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

78% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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