The Wave by Todd Strasser

The Wave

Todd Strasser with William Dufris (Narrator), William Dufris (Narrator)

3 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction classics young adult dark fast-paced

Description

Based on a true incident that occurred in a high school history class in Palo Alto, California, in 1969, The Wave explores what happens when a teacher conducts a class experiment dealing with group pressure.

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Moods

reflective 70%
dark 62%
informative 51%
tense 47%
challenging 35%
emotional 19%
sad 9%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 19%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.44

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