Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

252 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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It's late summer 1793, and the streets of Philadelphia are abuzz with mosquitoes and rumors of fever. Down near the docks, many have taken ill, and the fatalities are mounting. Now they include Polly, the serving girl at the Cook Coffeehouse. But ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,016 reviews

Moods

sad 67%
emotional 63%
informative 48%
dark 33%
tense 29%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 23%
challenging 20%
inspiring 19%
reflective 18%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

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3.77

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