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Mosquitoland

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015

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David Arnold

Mosquitoland

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary अमेरिका • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL750L

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Super Short Summary

In David Arnold's Mosquitoland, sixteen-year-old Mary Iris Malone, known as Mim, embarks on a solo journey from Mississippi to Ohio to reconnect with her estranged mother. Following her parents' divorce, Mim struggles with the move, resents her stepmother, and grapples with her father's concerns about her mental health. The story unfolds through Mim's present journey, flashbacks, and letters to her unborn sister. The book addresses themes such as mental health and family dynamics.

Emotional

Adventurous

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.1

36,040 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Arnold's Mosquitoland captures readers with its quirky protagonist and emotional depth. Praised for strong character development and heartfelt storytelling, the novel's vivid narrative is engaging though some found the plot a bit predictable. Overall, it's a compelling read balancing humor and serious themes effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mosquitoland?

Readers who enjoyed John Green's Paper Towns or Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl will find Mosquitoland a compelling read. Ideal for teens and young adults, it combines a quirky protagonist, relatable coming-of-age themes, and a road-trip adventure, exploring issues of family, mental health, and self-discovery.

4.1

36,040 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary अमेरिका • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL750L

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