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192 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679446262
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of Precious Jones, a sixteen year old illiterate black girl who has never been out of Harlem. She is pregnant by her own father for the second time, and kicked out of school. Placed in an alternative teaching programme, she learn...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,837 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 75%
challenging 55%
hopeful 28%
tense 27%
inspiring 25%
reflective 24%
informative 4%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 43% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Child abuse, RapeModerate
Homophobia192 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679446262
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the story of Precious Jones, a sixteen year old illiterate black girl who has never been out of Harlem. She is pregnant by her own father for the second time, and kicked out of school. Placed in an alternative teaching programme, she learn...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,837 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 75%
challenging 55%
hopeful 28%
tense 27%
inspiring 25%
reflective 24%
informative 4%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 43% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Child abuse, RapeModerate
Homophobia