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What About Will

Ellen Hopkins
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What About Will

Fiction | Poem | YA | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Ellen Hopkins

What About Will

Fiction | Poem | YA | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Poem • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

HL500L

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Super Short Summary

What About Will by Ellen Hopkins follows the story of a young teen grappling with family challenges after his brother, Will, sustains a brain injury. The narrative delves into themes of resilience, familial bonds, and emotional healing, highlighting the protagonist's journey as he seeks understanding and balance amidst change and adversity.

Emotional

Contemplative

Melancholic

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,724 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

What About Will by Ellen Hopkins is lauded for its emotional depth and relatable characterization, capturing the complexities of familial bonds and personal struggles. Readers appreciated the engaging prose and realistic portrayal of addiction's impact. However, some found certain subplots underdeveloped. Overall, it's a heartfelt exploration of healing and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What About Will?

A reader who would enjoy What About Will by Ellen Hopkins is typically a young adult interested in realistic fiction that explores family dynamics, addiction, and resilience. Fans of books like The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell would likely appreciate this novel's emotional depth and relatable, complex characters.

4.4

2,724 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Poem • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

2021

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

HL500L

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