Slam by Nick Hornby

264 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

At the age of fifteen, Sam Jones's girlfriend gets pregnant and Sam's life of skateboarding and daydreaming about Tony Hawk changes drastically.

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Moods

funny 63%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 40%
emotional 33%
adventurous 13%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.1

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