Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

Noughts & Crosses

Noughts & Crosses #1

Malorie Blackman

437 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction dystopian romance young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,058 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 59%
dark 58%
tense 52%
challenging 44%
reflective 43%
adventurous 22%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 6%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.07

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