The Art of Not Breathing by Sarah Alexander

The Art of Not Breathing

Sarah Alexander

368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Since her twin brother, Eddie, drowned five years ago, sixteen-year-old Elsie Main has tried to remember what really happened that fateful day on the beach. One minute Eddie was there, and the next he was gone. Seventeen-year-old Tay McKenzie is a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 70%
tense 47%
adventurous 41%
dark 41%
mysterious 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 29%
hopeful 17%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.3

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