Before Takeoff by Adi Alsaid

Before Takeoff

Adi Alsaid

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction magical realism young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

The Sun Is Also a Star meets Jumanji when two teens meet and fall in love during a layover-gone-wrong at the Atlanta airport in this thrilling new novel from the author of Let’s Get Lost! James and Michelle find themselves in the Atlanta airpor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

adventurous 55%
mysterious 55%
tense 44%
funny 33%
hopeful 27%
reflective 27%
dark 22%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 31%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 26%

Average rating

2.91

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