Rick by Alex Gino

Rick

Alex Gino

240 pages • first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
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Rick is perfect for readers who want a brisk, uplifting story about finding the courage to examine toxic friendships and discover one’s authentic self beyond the expectations of family and peers.

Description

From the award-winning author of Melissa (Previously published as George), the story of a boy named Rick who needs to explore his own identity apart from his jerk of a best friend.Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend ...

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Community Reviews

4.08
based on 2,305 reviews

Moods

hopeful: 74%

lighthearted: 60%

inspiring: 57%

informative: 45%

emotional: 44%

reflective: 24%

funny: 23%

challenging: 6%

relaxing: 6%

adventurous: 4%

sad: 3%

tense: 1%

Pace

68% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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