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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