Belzhar
by Meg Wolitzer
Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.46 out of 5, based on 10.4K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 264 pages.
About Belzhar
If life were fair, Jam Gallahue would still be at home in New Jersey with her sweet British boyfriend, Reeve Maxfield. She’d be watching old comedy sketches with him. She’d be kissing him in the library stacks.She certainly wouldn’t be at The Wooden Barn, a therapeutic boarding school in rural Vermont, living with a weird roommate, and signed up for an exclusive, mysterious class called Special Topics in English.But life isn’t fair, and Reeve Maxfield is dead.Until a journal-writing assignment leads Jam to Belzhar, where the untainted past is restored, and Jam can feel Reeve’s arms around her once again. But there are hidden truths on Jam’s path to reclaim her loss.From New York Times bestselling author Meg Wolitzer comes a breathtaking and surprising story about first love, deep sorrow, and the power of acceptance.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Meg Wolitzer |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 264 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.46 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,432 |
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What genre is Belzhar?
Belzhar is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Belzhar worth reading?
Based on 10.4K reader ratings, Belzhar has an average score of 3.46 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Belzhar?
Belzhar has 264 pages.
Who wrote Belzhar?
Belzhar was written by Meg Wolitzer. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Belzhar?
The ISBN-13 for Belzhar is 9780525423060.0.
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