Slam by Nick Hornby

309 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Bestselling author Nick Hornby delivers his first novel for young adults. For 16-year-old Sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. He and his girlfriend—make that ex-girlfriend— Alicia have gotten themselves into a bit of trouble. Sam is s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,070 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
emotional 44%
lighthearted 44%
reflective 39%
adventurous 15%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
informative 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.13

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