Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

Noughts & Crosses

Malorie Blackman

120 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional medium-paced
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Callum is a nought, a second-class citizen in a society run by the ruling Crosses. Sephy is a Cross, and daughter of the man slated to become prime minister. In their world, white noughts and black Crosses simply don't mix -- and they certainly do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

dark 61%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
emotional 38%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.98

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