New Boy by Tracy Chevalier

188 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical young adult reflective fast-paced
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Arriving at his fourth school in six years, diplomat’s son Osei Kokote knows he needs an ally if he is to survive his first day – so he’s lucky to hit it off with Dee, the most popular girl in school. But one student can’t stand to witness this bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,085 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
dark 61%
tense 46%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
challenging 28%
informative 8%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 22%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 33% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 36% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.48

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