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324 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525509066
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 29 January 2019
Description
A "brilliant and devastating" (Booklist) debut for fans of Get Out and Paul Beatty's The Sellout, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son--even if it means turning him white "You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before." This...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,146 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 46%
sad 45%
emotional 43%
tense 40%
funny 15%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 34% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, Emotional abuseModerate
Death of parent, Violence, GriefMinor
Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Child abuse324 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525509066
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 29 January 2019
Description
A "brilliant and devastating" (Booklist) debut for fans of Get Out and Paul Beatty's The Sellout, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son--even if it means turning him white "You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before." This...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,146 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 46%
sad 45%
emotional 43%
tense 40%
funny 15%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 34% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, Emotional abuseModerate
Death of parent, Violence, GriefMinor
Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Child abuse