Cruel Summer by Juno Dawson

Cruel Summer

Cruel Summer #1

Juno Dawson

321 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult challenging mysterious fast-paced

Description

A year after Janey’s suicide, her friends reunite at a remote Spanish villa, desperate to put the past behind them. However, an unwelcome guest arrives claiming to have evidence that Janey was murdered. When she is found floating in the pool, it b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 71%
tense 71%
adventurous 42%
emotional 42%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.92

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