Optimists Die First by Susin Nielsen

Optimists Die First

Susin Nielsen

259 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Life ahead: Proceed with caution. Sixteen-year-old Petula De Wilde is anything but wild. A family tragedy has made her shut herself off from the world. Once a crafting fiend with a happy life, Petula now sees danger in everything, from airplanes t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 830 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
hopeful 58%
funny 56%
reflective 50%
sad 41%
dark 31%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 10%
informative 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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