The Hit by Melvin Burgess

The Hit

Melvin Burgess

303 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult reflective fast-paced
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Take it. Live it. F*** it.A new drug is out. Everyone is talking about it. The Hit. Take it, and you have one amazing week to live. It's the ultimate high. At the ultimate price.Adam is tempted. Life is rubbish, his girlfriend's over him, his brot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
tense 71%
adventurous 57%
mysterious 42%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

2.76

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