Earth to Charlie by Justin Olson

Earth to Charlie

Justin Olson

256 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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A high school outcast spends his life hoping to be abducted by aliens in this funny, quirky novel about finding your footing in a world that sometimes feels like Mars. Convinced his mother has been abducted by aliens, Charlie Dickens spends his ni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
reflective 54%
lighthearted 36%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 18%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.43

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