Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson

232 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional lighthearted slow-paced
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From the author of Speak comes a novel that confronts the conundrum of young adult life. Kate manages her life by organizing it as logically as the periodic table. She can handle it all--or so she thinks. Then things dramatically change.

Community Reviews

3.44
based on 2,740 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

sad: 61%

dark: 48%

tense: 42%

reflective: 34%

challenging: 27%

hopeful: 17%

inspiring: 8%

funny: 6%

relaxing: 4%

informative: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

34% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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