How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr

How to Save a Life

Sara Zarr

341 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced
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Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she’s been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends—everyone who wants to support her. And when her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,562 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
hopeful 56%
sad 50%
inspiring 37%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.74

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