How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr

How to Save a Life

Sara Zarr

341 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends -- everyone who wants to support her. When her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like...

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Moods

emotional 69%
hopeful 46%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
inspiring 30%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 15%
funny 15%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.73

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