Boy Nobody
Boy Nobody
Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
•
Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionVarious U.S. cities • Contemporary
2013
YA
12-18 years
HL450L
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
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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 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.
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Boy Nobody by Allen Zadoff is the first book in a series known as The Unknown Assassin Trilogy, which focuses on a teenage assassin's journey.
Allen Zadoff drew inspiration for the character's emotional complexity from his own life experiences, aiming to blend thrilling action with psychological depth.
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This book was nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel in 2014, highlighting its acclaim in the young adult literature community.
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352
Novel • Fiction
•
Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionVarious U.S. cities • Contemporary
2013
YA
12-18 years
HL450L
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