fiction contemporary young adult challenging dark reflective slow-paced

227 pages | first published 2000

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When Pierre-Anthon realizes there is no meaning to life, the seventh-grader leaves his classroom, climbs a tree, and stays there. His classmates cannot make him come down, not even by pelting him with rocks. So to prove to Pierre-Anthon that life ...
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Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
reflective 60%
tense 56%
challenging 39%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.65

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