A Short History of the Girl Next Door by Jared Reck

A Short History of the Girl Next Door

Jared Reck

272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional medium-paced
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The unrequited love of the girl next door is the centerpiece of this fiercely funny, yet heart-breaking debut novel.Fifteen-year-old Matt Wainwright is in turmoil. He can’t tell his lifelong best friend, Tabby, how he really feels about her; his p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,374 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 73%
reflective 42%
funny 37%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 7%
dark 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 42%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.77

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