The Art of Starving by Sam J. Miller

The Art of Starving

Sam J. Miller

384 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

Matt hasn’t eaten in days. His stomach stabs and twists inside, pleading for a meal, but Matt won’t give in. The hunger clears his mind, keeps him sharp—and he needs to be as sharp as possible if he’s going to find out just how Tariq and his band ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
dark 71%
sad 59%
reflective 39%
challenging 38%
tense 38%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 16%
funny 15%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 23%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.63

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