Candy by Kevin Brooks

Candy

Kevin Brooks

321 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction romance young adult emotional medium-paced
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Description

When Joe meets Candy, it seems like a regular boy-meets-girl scenario. They chat over coffee, she gives him her number, and he writes her a song. But then Joe is drawn into Candy's world --- a world of drugs, violence, and desperation. As the dark...

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Community Reviews Summary of 819 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 77%
sad 55%
emotional 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
reflective 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 37%

Average rating

3.53

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