The Underdog by Markus Zusak

176 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

My name’s Cameron Wolfe. I have a little bit of sense. I don’t have much sense. My older brother Ruben gets me into plenty of trouble. I get Rube into as much trouble as he gets me into. I have a family, yes, that doesn’t really function without t...

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Moods

emotional 53%
funny 38%
lighthearted 38%
reflective 38%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 23%
dark 15%
sad 15%
tense 15%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 43%
fast 43%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 30% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.33

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