The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg Sloan

The Elephant in the Room

Holly Goldberg Sloan

252 pages • first pub 2021 (view editions) user-added

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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate heartfelt stories about overcoming loneliness and building unexpected connections, blending themes of resilience, family bonds, and the healing power of friendship with a touch of humor.

Description

It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States. The long separation is almost impossible for Sil...

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Community Reviews

4.16
based on 498 reviews

Moods

hopeful: 81%

emotional: 67%

inspiring: 49%

reflective: 28%

lighthearted: 26%

adventurous: 20%

funny: 18%

sad: 18%

informative: 11%

challenging: 7%

relaxing: 5%

Pace

35% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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