Release by Patrick Ness

Release

Patrick Ness

288 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

It's Saturday, it's summer and, although he doesn't know it yet, everything in Adam Thorn's life is going to fall apart. But maybe, just maybe, he'll find freedom in the release. Time is running out though, because way across town, a ghost has ri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,533 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 63%
hopeful 42%
sad 36%
mysterious 35%
dark 24%
inspiring 17%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
tense 13%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 25%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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