The Living by Matt de la Peña

336 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
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Description

Shy took the summer job to make some money. In a few months on a luxury cruise liner, he'll rake in the tips and be able to help his mom and sister out with the bills. And how bad can it be? Bikinis, free food, maybe even a girl or two—every cruis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 503 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
mysterious 63%
dark 45%
tense 45%
emotional 27%
challenging 9%
reflective 9%
sad 9%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.49

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