45 pages • 1 hour read
Chris CrutcherDeadline
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Deadline by Chris Crutcher has garnered mixed reviews. Positive insights highlight its emotional depth, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes. Negative comments mention a somewhat predictable plot and occasional heavy-handedness in its messaging. Overall, the novel is praised for tackling serious issues with sensitivity and authenticity, making it a compelling teen read.
Who Should Read Deadline?
Readers who would enjoy Chris Crutcher's Deadline are typically young adults who appreciate emotionally charged, thought-provoking narratives about life's challenges. Fans of works like John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why will find similar themes of life, death, and personal growth compelling in Deadline.
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Reading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
820L