The Hit by Melvin Burgess

The Hit

Melvin Burgess

303 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult reflective fast-paced

Description

Take it. Live it. F*** it.A new drug is out. Everyone is talking about it. The Hit. Take it, and you have one amazing week to live. It's the ultimate high. At the ultimate price.Adam is tempted. Life is rubbish, his girlfriend's over him, his brot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
adventurous 60%
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

2.8

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