Tricks by Ellen Hopkins

627 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

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Five troubled teenagers fall into prostitution as they search for freedom, safety, community, family, and love in this #1 New York Times bestselling novel from Ellen Hopkins. "When all choice is taken from you, life becomes a game of survival." Fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,336 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
emotional 75%
sad 70%
tense 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 12%
informative 5%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 29% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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