Swing by Mary Rand Hess, Kwame Alexander

Swing

Mary Rand Hess, Kwame Alexander

448 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction poetry young adult emotional reflective fast-paced
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New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess (Solo) tell this lyrical story about hope, courage, and love that speaks to anyone who's struggled to find their voice. And the surprise ending shines a spotlight on the issues ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,095 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 50%
hopeful 39%
funny 37%
reflective 34%
inspiring 24%
challenging 23%
dark 15%
lighthearted 14%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.8

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