How to Set a Fire and Why by Jesse Ball

How to Set a Fire and Why

Jesse Ball

fiction contemporary literary young adult reflective fast-paced

320 pages | first published 2016

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Lucia's father is dead; her mother is in a mental institute; she's living in a garage-turned-bedroom with her aunt. And now she's been kicked out of school—again. Making her way through the world with only a book, a zippo lighter, a pocket full of...
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Summary of 514 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 47%
reflective 42%
emotional 33%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
tense 19%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 28%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.56

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