Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

Nightcrawling

Leila Mottley

275 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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A dazzling, unforgettable novel about a young black woman who walks the streets of Oakland and stumbles headlong into the failure of its justice system—a debut that announces a blazingly original voice.Kiara and her brother, Marcus, are barely scr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,830 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
emotional 80%
sad 77%
challenging 53%
tense 41%
reflective 29%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.12

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