Panic by Lauren Oliver

343 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult tense medium-paced

Description

In the poor town of Carp, New York, a group of teens enters a high-stakes game that involves a series of secretive, possibly deadly challenges throughout the summer, with the winner receiving more than {dollar}50,000--enough money to start a new l...

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Moods

adventurous 77%
tense 74%
dark 45%
mysterious 45%
emotional 25%
challenging 20%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 39%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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