Hate List by Jennifer Brown

405 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Five months ago, Valerie Leftman's boyfriend, Nick, opened fire on their school cafeteria. Shot trying to stop him, Valerie inadvertently saved the life of a classmate, but was implicated in the shootings because of the list she helped create. A l...

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Moods

dark 86%
emotional 73%
sad 60%
tense 40%
reflective 38%
challenging 30%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.9

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