The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Poet X

Elizabeth Acevedo

361 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary poetry young adult emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

Description

A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship to the world. Debut novel of renowned slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem...

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Moods

emotional 91%
inspiring 65%
reflective 60%
hopeful 47%
challenging 22%
sad 21%
tense 17%
funny 9%
dark 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 27%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.45

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