The Art of Not Breathing by Sarah Alexander

The Art of Not Breathing

Sarah Alexander

288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Description

Since her twin brother, Eddie, drowned five years ago, sixteen-year-old Elsie Main has tried to remember what really happened that fateful day on the beach. One minute Eddie was there, and the next he was gone. Seventeen-year-old Tay McKenzie is a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 70%
tense 45%
adventurous 40%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 25%
hopeful 15%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 20%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.34

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