Downsiders by Neal Shusterman

256 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult mysterious slow-paced

Description

Talon lives Downside, that is, underneath New York City. There is a strict code of secrecy among the Downsiders. However, when Talon accidentally meets a young woman named Lindsay, who is a Topsider (from above the ground), the two worlds inevitab...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.71

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.