The Art of Breaking Things by Laura Sibson

The Art of Breaking Things

Laura Sibson

390 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

In the tradition of Laurie Halse Anderson and Sara Zarr, one girl embraces the power of her voice: rules are meant to be broken and she won’t stay silent.Seventeen-year-old Skye has her sights set on one thing: getting the heck out of Dodge. Art s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 185 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 80%
hopeful 40%
reflective 40%
dark 33%
inspiring 26%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 15%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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