Shy by Max Porter

122 pages first pub 2023 (view editions) user-added

fiction literary dark emotional sad fast-paced
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Shy by Max Porter is ideal for readers drawn to introspective, emotionally intense explorations of troubled youth and the psychological complexities of mental health struggles.

Community Reviews

3.66
based on 2,377 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

emotional: 73%

sad: 60%

reflective: 49%

challenging: 44%

tense: 33%

hopeful: 14%

mysterious: 13%

funny: 8%

adventurous: 5%

inspiring: 3%

informative: 1%


Pace

63% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose A mix
93% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

31% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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