Saving Max by Antoinette van Heugten

376 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

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Max Parkman--autistic and whip-smart, emotionally fragile and aggressive--is perfect in his mother's eyes. Until he's accused of murder. Attorney Danielle Parkman knows her teenage son Max's behavior has been getting worse--using drugs and lashing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 72%
tense 72%
challenging 63%
sad 45%
emotional 36%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 36%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.62

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