240 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141318349
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A funny, thoughtful novel that takes on some sophisticated issues such as celebrity worship, consumerism and the way multinational corporations shape our lives. Ages 12-up.Josh Swensen is not your average 17-year-old. At the age of two, he was fig...
Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Cancer
240 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141318349
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A funny, thoughtful novel that takes on some sophisticated issues such as celebrity worship, consumerism and the way multinational corporations shape our lives. Ages 12-up.Josh Swensen is not your average 17-year-old. At the age of two, he was fig...
Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Cancer