The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg

The Music of What Happens

Bill Konigsberg

338 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Description

Max: Chill. Sports. Video games. Gay and not a big deal, not to him, not to his mom, not to his buddies. And a secret: An encounter with an older kid that makes it hard to breathe, one that he doesn't want to think about, ever.Jordan: The opposite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,585 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 48%
funny 43%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 34%
sad 32%
inspiring 24%
challenging 17%
adventurous 13%
dark 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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