Beck by Mal Peet

Beck

Mal Peet

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Both harrowing and life-affirming, the final novel from Carnegie Medal-winning author Mal Peet is the sweeping coming-of-age adventure of a mixed race boy transported to North America. Born from a street liaison between a poor young woman and an A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 75%
dark 50%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.56

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