The Outliers by Kimberly McCreight

480 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller young adult dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

The first book in a page-turning, pulse-pounding new YA series.Sixteen-year-old Wylie has recently lost her mother in a terrible car accident - and now feels as if she's losing her mind, too. Her therapist tells her that she will feel better in ti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 681 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 71%
tense 71%
dark 50%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 35%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.18

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