Fallout by Todd Strasser

Fallout

Todd Strasser

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

It's the summer of 1962, and Scott and his friends spend their days playing baseball and thinking about girls. But the threat of nuclear war looms over everything they do, and they are haunted by the idea that they could all be dead tomorrow. Even...

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Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
tense 61%
emotional 53%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
adventurous 30%
funny 30%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.47

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