My Name Is Leon by Kit de Waal

My Name Is Leon

Kit de Waal

278 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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"Taut, emotionally intense, and wholly believable, this beautiful and uplifting debut" (Kirkus Reviews) about a young black boy's quest to reunite with his beloved white half-brother after they are separated in foster care is a sparkling novel perf

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,396 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 66%
hopeful 51%
reflective 43%
challenging 28%
inspiring 26%
funny 16%
dark 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 12%
informative 8%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.0

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