All Fall Down
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
256
Novel • Fiction
England • 14th Century
2012
YA
12-17 years
Set in a fourteenth-century English village, Sally Nicholls's All Fall Down follows fourteen-year-old Isabel as she navigates life during the Black Death. Amid the grim reality of the plague's devastation, including the struggle for survival, loss of loved ones, and the breakdown of the feudal system, Isabel cares for her siblings and ultimately seeks a new future following the death of her father and stepmother. The book includes depictions of death and disease.
Melancholic
Dark
Emotional
Contemplative
Mysterious
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Sally Nicholls' All Fall Down is praised for its rich historical detail, immersing readers in 14th-century plague-ridden England. Reviewers commend the well-rounded protagonist and emotional depth. Criticisms include a slow pace and predictability in the plot. Despite this, the book's vivid setting and strong character development make it an engaging read.
Readers who enjoy All Fall Down by Sally Nicholls are typically young adults who appreciate historical fiction set during the Black Death. Fans of Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy and Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper will find the detailed setting and rich character development compelling.
850 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Novel • Fiction
England • 14th Century
2012
YA
12-17 years
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