Solitaire by Alice Oseman

392 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

In Solitaire, Alice Oseman has brought to life a vivid, clever, and heartfelt portrayal of what it's like to be a teenager today. This stunning debut novel--which the Times (London) called "The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age"--is perfect f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16,590 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
dark 62%
sad 61%
reflective 43%
mysterious 30%
tense 24%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.75

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