The Dare by John Boyne

The Dare

John Boyne

103 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories young adult emotional sad medium-paced
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The Dare by John Boyne is a poignant and enlightening novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about family dynamics, the complexities of human emotions, and the transformative power of one moment to alter the course of lives forever.

Community Reviews

3.14
based on 189 reviews

Moods

emotional: 58%

sad: 52%

reflective: 41%

hopeful: 35%

dark: 29%

mysterious: 17%

tense: 11%

adventurous: 5%

challenging: 5%

funny: 5%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
64% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
84% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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