Numbers: Book 1
Numbers: Book 1
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
2010s
2008
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Numbers: Book 1 by Rachel Ward, the protagonist, Jem, perceives the date of a person's death by looking into their eyes. This ability leads Jem to wrestle with her awareness of impending loss and confront moral dilemmas as she navigates relationships and personal challenges. The story intertwines themes of fate and self-discovery.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Numbers: Book 1 by Rachel Ward presents a gripping and original premise, exploring the supernatural ability of seeing people's death dates. The novel's fast pace and strong character development have been praised, though some critics feel the plot lacks depth at times and the ending is abrupt. Overall, it offers a thrilling read for young adults.
Who Should Read Numbers: Book 1?
Numbers: Book 1 by Rachel Ward will captivate teens and young adults who enjoy suspenseful and thought-provoking reads. Comparable to Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth's Divergent, this novel features a gripping plot and a protagonist with extraordinary abilities, appealing to fans of dystopian and supernatural genres.
336
Novel • Fiction
2010s
2008
YA
14-18 years
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