The Art of Starving by Sam J. Miller

The Art of Starving

Sam J. Miller

8 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Winner of the 2017 Andre Norton Award for Outstanding Young Adult Science Fiction or Fantasy Book "Funny, haunting, beautiful, relentless, and powerful, The Art of Starving is a classic in the making."--Book RiotMatt hasn't eaten in days. His stom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
dark 71%
sad 58%
challenging 38%
reflective 38%
tense 38%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 16%
funny 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 23%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.63

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