To Sir, With Love by E.R. Braithwaite

To Sir, With Love

E.R. Braithwaite

189 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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This schoolroom drama that inspired the classic Sydney Poitier film is "a microcosm of the racial issues . . . A dramatic picture of discrimination" (Kirkus Reviews). With opportunities for black men limited in post-World War II London, Rick Brait...

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Community Reviews Summary of 667 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 66%
hopeful 64%
inspiring 60%
challenging 27%
sad 17%
funny 15%
informative 11%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
dark 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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