Five Flavors of Dumb
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
368
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 2000s
2010
YA
12-18 years
890L
In Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John, Piper, an 18-year-old deaf high school senior, becomes the manager of her school's rock band, Dumb, after offering insightful advice on capitalizing their local fame. Despite social challenges and internal band conflicts, Piper leads the group to improve their sound, enhances their online presence, and secures paying gigs, ultimately facing personal and professional obstacles to help Dumb achieve local recognition.
Inspirational
Emotional
Challenging
Heartwarming
Humorous
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Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John offers a compelling and heartwarming story, praised for its authentic depiction of teenage life and the challenges of deafness. Critics laud its diverse and well-developed characters, though some feel certain plot points are predictable. Overall, it successfully balances humor and emotion, making it a standout read for young adults.
A reader who would enjoy Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John is likely a fan of contemporary young adult fiction with strong character development and themes of self-discovery. Similar readers may appreciate books like If I Stay by Gayle Forman and Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell. Enthusiasts of music and coming-of-age stories will find this novel particularly engaging.
9,857 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • 2000s
2010
YA
12-18 years
890L
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