Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

252 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

It's late summer 1793, and the streets of Philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Now they include Polly, the serving girl at the Cook Coffeehouse. But ...

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Moods

sad 60%
emotional 54%
informative 45%
dark 32%
adventurous 28%
hopeful 23%
tense 22%
inspiring 20%
reflective 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 31%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 34% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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