Fallout by Todd Strasser

Fallout

Todd Strasser

272 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

What if the bomb had actually been dropped? What if your family was the only one with a shelter?In the summer of 1962, the possibility of nuclear war is all anyone talks about. But Scott's dad is the only one in the neighborhood who actually prepa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 269 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
tense 72%
emotional 63%
reflective 45%
funny 36%
adventurous 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.5

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