Born Scared by Kevin Brooks

Born Scared

Kevin Brooks

fiction thriller young adult emotional fast-paced

missing duration info | first published 2016

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Elliot has lived his first thirteen years confined to his home, incapacitated by fear. Now he's out of pills, snow is falling, and his only safe person is missing. A terrifying thriller from Carnegie Medalist Kevin Brooks.From the moment of his bi...
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Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
challenging 33%
dark 33%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.18

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