His Own Where by June Jordan

His Own Where

June Jordan

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Nominated for a National Book Award in 1971, His Own Where is the story of Buddy, a fifteen-year-old boy whose world is spinning out of control. He meets Angela, whose angry parents accuse her of being "wild." When life falls apart for Buddy and h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 83%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

4.13

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