Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser

Give a Boy a Gun

Todd Strasser

208 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult dark emotional tense medium-paced
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For as long as they can remember, Brendan and Gary have been mercilessly teased and harassed by the jocks who rule Middletown High. But not anymore. Stealing a small arsenal of guns from a neighbor, they take their classmates hostage at a school d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 814 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 57%
emotional 55%
reflective 48%
sad 48%
informative 44%
challenging 36%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.61

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