A review by slimy
How to Set a Fire and Why by Jesse Ball

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fabulous. Nihilistic. Smart. 

Written as the journal of a highly-intelligent but socially outcast teenage girl, this book explores grief, violence, and education in low-income environments. Funny, creative, righteous. I knew this would be five stars in the first chapter.