The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough

The Game of Love and Death

Martha Brockenbrough

11 hours • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Not since The Book Thief has the character of Death played such an original and affecting part in a book for young people. Flora and Henry were born a few blocks from each other, innocent of the forces that might keep a white boy and an African Am...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,316 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 43%
reflective 43%
sad 32%
inspiring 29%
adventurous 21%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 16%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 10%
funny 8%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.73

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