How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr

How to Save a Life

Sara Zarr

341 pages first pub 2011 (view editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced
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Readers who appreciate deeply emotional and character-driven stories about grief, healing, and unexpected connections, with a focus on personal growth and family dynamics, will find this book compelling.

Description

Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends -- everyone who wants to support her. When her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 1,994 reviews

Moods

emotional: 70%

hopeful: 60%

sad: 55%

reflective: 40%

inspiring: 35%

lighthearted: 15%

challenging: 10%

funny: 10%

mysterious: 10%

adventurous: 5%

dark: 5%

relaxing: 5%

tense: 5%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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