The Adoption Papers by Jackie Kay

The Adoption Papers

Jackie Kay

71 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction feminism lgbtqia+ poetry emotional reflective slow-paced
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Jackie Kay tells the story of a black girl's adoption by a white Scottish couple- from three different viewpoints: the mother, the birth mother, and the daughter.

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Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 76%
challenging 42%
sad 26%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
funny 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | N/A: 36% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | N/A: 15% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

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3.69

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