By Any Other Name
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
368
Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2013
YA
14-18 years
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.
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Heartwarming
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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.
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.
985 ratings
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368
Novel • Fiction
England • Contemporary
2013
YA
14-18 years
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