The Hit by Melvin Burgess

The Hit

Melvin Burgess

303 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult reflective fast-paced

Description

Take it. Live it. F*** it.A new drug is out. Everyone is talking about it. The Hit. Take it, and you have one amazing week to live. It's the ultimate high. At the ultimate price.Adam is tempted. Life is rubbish, his girlfriend's over him, his brot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 66%
adventurous 50%
mysterious 50%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

2.77

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