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We Contain Multitudes

Sarah Henstra
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We Contain Multitudes

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Sarah Henstra

We Contain Multitudes

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minneapolis, Minnesota • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL830L

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Super Short Summary

We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra is an epistolary novel where two high school students, Jonathan and Adam, develop a deep friendship through letters. Their correspondence explores personal struggles, family dynamics, and identity, eventually leading to profound self-discovery and mutual understanding. The story highlights the impact of connection and communication on personal growth.

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

9,588 ratings

66%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra is widely praised for its tender exploration of identity, love, and resilience through an epistolary format. The emotional depth and character development resonate well with readers. However, some critique the pacing and predictability of the plot. Overall, it is celebrated for its heartfelt and nuanced portrayal of teenage relationships.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Contain Multitudes?

A reader who enjoys We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra would appreciate heartfelt LGBTQ+ stories, epistolary novels, and themes of self-discovery. Fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz would be similarly captivated.

4.2

9,588 ratings

66%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Minneapolis, Minnesota • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL830L

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