Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman by Kristen R. Lee

Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman

Kristen R. Lee

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

A striking debut novel about racism on elite college campuses. Fans of Dear White People will embrace this activist-centered contemporary novel about a college freshman grappling with the challenges of attending an elite university with a disturbi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
challenging 48%
inspiring 43%
reflective 41%
tense 41%
hopeful 37%
informative 22%
sad 22%
funny 14%
dark 12%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 24% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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