Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn

Breathing Underwater

Breathing Underwater #1

Alex Flinn

304 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Don't miss this timely contemporary young adult novel from Alex Flinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly, about a teenage boy's struggle to break free from the cycle of abuse. "Gripping." --Publishers WeeklyIntelligent, popular,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 554 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 66%
dark 58%
challenging 41%
sad 41%
tense 41%
informative 25%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.66

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