The Year of the Rat
The Year of the Rat
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
Modern Classic FictionEngland • 2010s
2014
YA
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Year of the Rat by Clare Furniss follows a teenage individual named Pearl, who copes with the aftermath of her mother's death and the presence of her newborn sibling, whom Pearl calls 'the Rat.' The story deals with themes of grief, family dynamics, and self-discovery as Pearl learns to navigate her changing world.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Clare Furniss's The Year of the Rat is praised for its poignant exploration of grief and familial relationships, with emotional depth and authentic characters. Some critics find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally predictable. Overall, the book offers a heartfelt and relatable depiction of coping with loss, resonating with young adult readers.
Who Should Read The Year of the Rat?
A reader who would enjoy Clare Furniss's The Year of the Rat is likely a fan of heartfelt, emotional YA novels that explore themes of grief and healing. Fans of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Gayle Forman's If I Stay would find a similar emotional depth and poignant storytelling in this book.
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Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
Modern Classic FictionEngland • 2010s
2014
YA
13-18 years
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