How to Set a Fire and Why by Jesse Ball
How to Set a Fire and Why

Jesse Ball

How to Set a Fire and Why

Jesse Ball

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary young adult reflective fast-paced
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Lucia's father is dead; her mother is in a mental institute; she's living in a garage-turned-bedroom with her aunt. And now she's been kicked out of school—again. Making her way through the world with only a book, a zippo lighter, a pocket full of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 820 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
funny 47%
reflective 47%
emotional 43%
sad 39%
tense 21%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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