How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr

How to Save a Life

Sara Zarr

341 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Jill MacSweeney just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she’s been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends—everyone who wants to support her. And when her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,353 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
hopeful 46%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
inspiring 30%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 15%
funny 15%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.73

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