280 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316129275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 18 September 2012
Description
Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine. And...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,866 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
funny 26%
dark 22%
challenging 17%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, Body horrorMinor
Body shaming, Death, Rape280 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316129275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 18 September 2012
Description
Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine. And...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,866 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
funny 26%
dark 22%
challenging 17%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | Plot: 8% | A mix: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuseModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, Body horrorMinor
Body shaming, Death, Rape