The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl by Barry Lyga

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl #1

Barry Lyga

fiction contemporary young adult dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

311 pages | first published 2006

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When Fanboy meets Kyra, a.k.a. Goth Girl, he finds an outrageous, cynical girl who shares his love of comics as well as his hatred for jocks and bullies. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
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Summary of 583 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 75%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.35

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