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Boy Nobody

Allen Zadoff
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Boy Nobody

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Allen Zadoff

Boy Nobody

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various U.S. cities • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL450L

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Super Short Summary

In Allen Zadoff’s Boy Nobody, a teenage assassin named Boy Nobody, trained by a covert group called The Program, is assigned to eliminate the Mayor of New York, Jonathan Goldberg. As he navigates this high-stakes mission, Boy Nobody forms a close bond with the mayor’s daughter, Samara, causing him to question his training and loyalty to The Program.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

8,587 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Boy Nobody by Allen Zadoff is received positively for its fast-paced, thrilling narrative and engaging plot twists. Readers appreciate the protagonist's complexity and the tension-filled, action-driven storyline. However, some critics find the character development lacking and the writing style simplistic. Overall, it offers solid entertainment for young adult thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Boy Nobody?

Fans of action-packed, fast-paced YA thrillers with morally complex characters will enjoy Boy Nobody by Allen Zadoff. Similar to readers of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore, this novel appeals to those who relish high-stakes, suspenseful narratives.

4.2

8,587 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various U.S. cities • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL450L

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