Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday by Natalie C. Anderson

Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday

Natalie C. Anderson

464 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional fast-paced
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Forced to become a child soldier, a sixteen-year-old Somali refugee must confront his painful past in this haunting, thrilling tale of loss and redemption for fans of A Long Way Gone and What is the WhatWhen Abdi's family is kidnapped, he's forced...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

tense 77%
emotional 72%
dark 68%
challenging 50%
sad 45%
adventurous 40%
reflective 22%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 76% | Character: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

4.23

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