When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds

When I Was the Greatest

Jason Reynolds

231 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional medium-paced
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds, a "funny and rewarding" (Publishers Weekly) coming-of-age novel about friendship and loyalty across neighborhood lines and the hardship of life for an urban teen.A lot of the stuff that giv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 999 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 42%
challenging 30%
funny 30%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
sad 16%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 11%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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