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232 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432862336
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 27 March 2019
Description
A piercingly raw debut story collection from a young writer with an explosive voice; a treacherously surreal, and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it's like to be young and black in America. From the start of this extraordinary d...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,113 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
tense 48%
reflective 45%
emotional 43%
sad 25%
mysterious 20%
funny 16%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 19% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
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Graphic
Violence, Racism, Gun violenceModerate
Abortion, Mass/school shootings, Suicide232 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781432862336
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
Publication date: 27 March 2019
Description
A piercingly raw debut story collection from a young writer with an explosive voice; a treacherously surreal, and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it's like to be young and black in America. From the start of this extraordinary d...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,113 reviews
Moods
challenging 64%
tense 48%
reflective 45%
emotional 43%
sad 25%
mysterious 20%
funny 16%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 19% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 13% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Racism, Gun violenceModerate
Abortion, Mass/school shootings, Suicide