Grit by Gillian French

304 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery young adult dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Raw and moving, this contemporary realistic debut novel unfolds the tragic secrets being kept in a small, deceptively idyllic town.Seventeen-year-old Darcy Prentiss has long held the title of “town slut.” She knows how to have a good time, sure, b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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