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The Privilege of Youth

Name: The Privilege of Youth
Author: David J. Pelzer

by David J. Pelzer

2004•Biography•240 pages

Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryslowheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalempowerment/personal growthcoming of age

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Boxlist takeA grounded, moving biography: heavy and small-scale. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

Taste details

Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score

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About This Book

More than six million readers can attest to the heartbreak and courage of Dave Pelzer’s story of growing up in an abusive home. His inspirational books have helped countless others triumph over hardship and misfortune.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

BiographyDocumentaryHuman spirit/resilience/survivalEmpowerment/personal growthComing of age

Subjects

Foster childrenTeenage boysSocial acceptanceNonfictionBiography & AutobiographyChildhood and youthBiographyAdolescent boys

Details

Author: David J. Pelzer
Published: 2004
Pages: 240
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Source: Open Library

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