You Against Me by Jenny Downham

You Against Me

Jenny Downham

416 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

When Mikey's sister claims a boy assaulted her, his world begins to fall apart. When Ellie's brother is charged with the offence, her world begins to unravel.When Mikey and Ellie meet, their worlds collide.A brave and unflinching novel from the be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,505 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
challenging 52%
sad 47%
tense 47%
dark 41%
reflective 35%
hopeful 29%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 33% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.57

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