The Bridge by Bill Konigsberg

The Bridge

Bill Konigsberg

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Two teenagers, strangers to each other, have decided to jump from the same bridge at the same time. But what results is far from straightforward in this absorbing, honest lifesaver from acclaimed author Bill Konigsberg.Aaron and Tillie don't know ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 66%
reflective 60%
dark 57%
hopeful 49%
challenging 30%
inspiring 28%
tense 26%
informative 9%
funny 7%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 24%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 10% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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