The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander

The Door of No Return

Kwame Alexander

418 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced
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 11-year-old Kofi Offin dreams of water. Its mysterious, immersive quality. The rich, earthy scent of the current. The clearness, its urgent whisper that beckons with promises and secrets...Kofi has heard the call on the banks of Upper Kwanta, in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 660 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 65%
challenging 50%
tense 46%
dark 44%
reflective 24%
adventurous 23%
informative 19%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
funny 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 42%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.35

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