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276 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781932841725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Agate Bolden
Publication date: 01 January 2013
Description
Kiese Laymon’s debut novel is a Twain-esque exploration of celebrity, authorship, violence, religion, and coming of age in Post-Katrina Mississippi, written in a voice that’s alternately funny, lacerating, and wise. The book contains two interwove...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,681 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
funny 58%
challenging 54%
emotional 47%
reflective 43%
dark 25%
tense 17%
sad 16%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Antisemitism, Hate crime, HomophobiaMinor
Body shaming, Addiction, Alcoholism276 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781932841725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Agate Bolden
Publication date: 01 January 2013
Description
Kiese Laymon’s debut novel is a Twain-esque exploration of celebrity, authorship, violence, religion, and coming of age in Post-Katrina Mississippi, written in a voice that’s alternately funny, lacerating, and wise. The book contains two interwove...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,681 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
funny 58%
challenging 54%
emotional 47%
reflective 43%
dark 25%
tense 17%
sad 16%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, ViolenceModerate
Antisemitism, Hate crime, HomophobiaMinor
Body shaming, Addiction, Alcoholism