Slam by Nick Hornby

309 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Description

Bestselling author Nick Hornby delivers his first novel for young adults.For 16-year-old Sam, life is about to get extremely complicated. He and his girlfriend—make that ex-girlfriend— Alicia have gotten themselves into a bit of trouble. Sam is su...

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Community Reviews

3.13
based on 2,870 reviews

Moods

funny: 56%

lighthearted: 46%

reflective: 39%

emotional: 37%

adventurous: 17%

hopeful: 15%

inspiring: 15%

challenging: 12%

tense: 10%

informative: 8%

sad: 8%

relaxing: 3%

dark: 1%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
53% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

74% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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