Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Someone Like You

Sarah Dessen

294 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Halley has always followed in the wake of her best friend, Scarlett. But when Scarlett learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle accident, and that she's carrying his baby, she's devastated. For the first time ever, Scarlett really...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,966 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
hopeful 38%
reflective 38%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 14%
funny 13%
sad 11%
tense 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 26%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.7

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