Slam by Nick Hornby

309 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The #1 New York Times bestseller from the beloved, award-winning author of Funny Girl, High Fidelity, and About A Boy. For 16-year-old Sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. He and his girlfriend--make that ex-girlfriend-- Alicia have g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,728 reviews

Moods

funny 63%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 40%
emotional 33%
adventurous 13%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.1

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