83 pages 2 hours read

Isabel Quintero

Gabi, a Girl in Pieces

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Essay Topics

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Describe Gabi’s development as a writer. What are some of the key diary passages and poems that demonstrate her growth in this area?

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This story is a bildungsroman, or a coming-of-age story. Which milestones in Gabi’s life impact her most? How do these events contribute to the growth of her character?

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Gabi is not a perfect person, which makes her realistic even though she’s a fictional narrator. What are some of Gabi’s flaws, and what are some of her character’s strengths? Is she a relatable character? Is she a reliable narrator?