The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex

The True Meaning of Smekday

Smek #1

Adam Rex

426 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction middle grade science fiction young adult adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A story so original, so absorbing, and so hilarious that when you reach the last page, you'll want to flip back to the first and read it all over again. This science fiction novel uses humor to draw an ironic image of the human condition and its w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 896 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 83%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 33%
emotional 16%
challenging 8%
reflective 8%
tense 8%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 12% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

4.11

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