Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Someone Like You

Sarah Dessen

6 hours, 49 minutes first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

A powerful coming-of-age novel about the power and peril of friendship and first loves, from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Rest of the Story. The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend. Scarlett was al...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,282 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 38%
hopeful 34%
lighthearted 34%
inspiring 13%
funny 11%
tense 11%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 22%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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