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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
15-year-old Mickey Bolitar's life has been turned upside down. First, his father dies in a car accident and then his mom, unable to cope, turns to drugs to escape her depression. While Mickey's mom is sent to rehab, Mickey is sent to live with his uncle Myron, with whom his parents did not speak. To make matters worse, just as Mickey is beginning to think he can see the light of day again, the girl he has just started to date disappears mysteriously, leaving his heart in the lurch again. He is determined to figure out what has happened to her and his meddling sets off a domino effect of events that lead to dark secrets, a mysterious and crazy old lady, a tattoo parlor, and a seedy bar.
In his first novel for young adults, Coben delivers a good, fast-paced mystery that is full of action and quirky characters. The style is very similar to his adult novels. And, while the tension never really develops fully, the novel is satisfying and full of action teens will enjoy.
In his first novel for young adults, Coben delivers a good, fast-paced mystery that is full of action and quirky characters. The style is very similar to his adult novels. And, while the tension never really develops fully, the novel is satisfying and full of action teens will enjoy.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Drug abuse, Genocide, Violence, Trafficking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. I thought that it was way too unrealistic, and that the writing was kind of childish to me. The plot was good though, and I didn't know what was going to happen.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is a great YA read. The language is accessible, it is short, the right blend of thriller and teen angst.
Was the plot crazy? Yes…. Was i thoroughly entertained and never guessed where at the story was going next…. Yes
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No