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384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763690922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
A completely absorbing novel. . . . Readers for whom pre-civil rights America is ancient history will find this poetic interpretation eye-opening and riveting. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that h...
Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
reflective 52%
challenging 30%
dark 28%
tense 28%
sad 26%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 12%
funny 6%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Drug abuseModerate
Death of parent, Confinement, SuicideMinor
War, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763690922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
A completely absorbing novel. . . . Readers for whom pre-civil rights America is ancient history will find this poetic interpretation eye-opening and riveting. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that h...
Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
reflective 52%
challenging 30%
dark 28%
tense 28%
sad 26%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 12%
funny 6%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Drug abuseModerate
Death of parent, Confinement, SuicideMinor
War, Trafficking, Fire/Fire injury