Boy21 by Matthew Quick

250 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction sports young adult lighthearted fast-paced
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Basketball has always been an escape for Finley. He lives in gray, broken Bellmont, a town ruled by the Irish Mob, drugs, violence, and racially charged rivalries. At home, he takes care of his disabled grandfather, and at school he’s called “Whit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 815 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
hopeful 50%
sad 40%
inspiring 36%
reflective 31%
dark 22%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
tense 9%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 38%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.9

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