The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

The Black Flamingo

Dean Atta

3 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry young adult emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
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Description

Stonewall Book Award Winner A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, written and narrated by acclaimed UK poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender.Mic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,904 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
inspiring 78%
hopeful 67%
reflective 55%
funny 21%
informative 17%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 13%
sad 7%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 24%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.39

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