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David ArnoldMosquitoland
David ArnoldFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary अमेरिका • 2010s
2015
YA
14-18 years
HL750L
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
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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 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.
36,040 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary अमेरिका • 2010s
2015
YA
14-18 years
HL750L
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