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By Any Other Name

Laura Jarratt
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By Any Other Name

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Laura Jarratt

By Any Other Name

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

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The young adult novel By Any Other Name (2013), written by Laura Jarratt, follows the travails of a teenager whose family is placed into the witness protection program after a horrific incident. As we watch the complexities she faces adjusting to her new life with a new identity, the novel reveals what really happened in flashbacks. The last part of the narrative is a crime thriller, as the protagonist’s past catches up with her in a terrifying way.

Emotional

Romantic

Melancholic

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

985 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Laura Jarratt's By Any Other Name is praised for its engaging narrative and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight the book's realistic portrayal of trauma and complex characters. Some criticism points to a slow start and predictable plot points, but overall, readers appreciate its heartfelt exploration of identity and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read By Any Other Name?

Readers who enjoy By Any Other Name by Laura Jarratt are likely drawn to contemporary young adult fiction with themes of identity, romance, and resilience. Fans of Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell and The Fault in Our Stars by John Green will appreciate Jarratt's compelling characters and emotional depth.

4.3

985 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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