Junk by Melvin Burgess

352 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark slow-paced
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This 20th Anniversary edition of the classic novel comes with an introduction from former children's laureate Malorie Blackman and bonus content following its controversial history, from its writing to when it won both the Carnegie Medal and the G...

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Moods

dark 91%
emotional 58%
sad 56%
challenging 50%
tense 37%
reflective 34%
informative 12%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 10%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 24%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 30% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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