The Bridge by Bill Konigsberg

The Bridge

Bill Konigsberg

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Aaron and Tillie don't know each other, but they are both feeling suicidal, and arrive at the George Washington Bridge at the same time, intending to jump. Aaron is a gay misfit struggling with depression and loneliness. Tillie isn't sure what her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 65%
reflective 60%
dark 54%
hopeful 49%
challenging 31%
inspiring 27%
tense 26%
funny 8%
informative 8%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 24%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 8% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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