Optimists Die First by Susin Nielsen

Optimists Die First

Susin Nielsen

256 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Optimists Die First is ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt stories blending humor and resilience, exploring themes of overcoming grief and anxiety through unexpected connections.

Description

Award-winning author Susin Nielsen has written a laugh-out-loud and heartrending novel for fans of Robyn Schneider's Extraordinary Means and Cammie McGovern's Say What You Will.  Beware: Life ahead. Sixteen-year-old Petula de Wilde is anything but...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 1,254 reviews

Moods

emotional: 78%

hopeful: 60%

funny: 53%

sad: 46%

reflective: 45%

dark: 29%

lighthearted: 28%

inspiring: 22%

challenging: 17%

tense: 10%

adventurous: 4%

informative: 4%

relaxing: 4%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

57% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
78% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

95% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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