Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Someone Like You

Sarah Dessen

281 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend. Scarlett was always the strong one. Halley was always content to follow in her wake. Then Scarlett's boyfrien...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,998 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 36%
hopeful 32%
lighthearted 31%
inspiring 15%
funny 12%
tense 12%
sad 10%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 21%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.69

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