The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick

The Last Book in the Universe

Rodman Philbrick

223 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction science fiction young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Description

This fast-paced action novel is set in a future where the world has been almost destroyed. Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best.It's the story of an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz, who begins the her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 764 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 37%
emotional 37%
tense 33%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 29%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
mysterious 20%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
lighthearted 8%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 12%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.76

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