Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday by Natalie C. Anderson

Let's Go Swimming on Doomsday

Natalie C. Anderson

464 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Forced to become a child soldier, a sixteen-year-old Somali refugee must confront his painful past in this haunting, thrilling tale of loss and redemption for fans of A Long Way Gone and What is the WhatWhen Abdi's family is kidnapped, he's forced...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

tense 81%
emotional 72%
adventurous 45%
dark 45%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 18%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.23

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