How to Set a Fire and Why by Jesse Ball

How to Set a Fire and Why

Jesse Ball

320 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary young adult reflective fast-paced
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Lucia's father is dead; her mother is in a mental institute; she's living in a garage-turned-bedroom with her aunt. And now she's been kicked out of school—again. Making her way through the world with only a book, a zippo lighter, a pocket full of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 818 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
funny 48%
reflective 46%
emotional 42%
sad 37%
tense 22%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 43%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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