The Lifeguard by Richie Tankersley Cusick

224 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction horror thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A summer of sun, sand and murder. Kelsey's summer should have been paradise: An invitation to rich and famous Beverly Island, complete with sun-drenched beaches and three gorgeous lifeguards on duty. But Kelsey's summer is the opposite of paradise...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
tense 71%
dark 57%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.25

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