The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed
The Black Kids
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Christina Hammonds Reed
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The Black Kids

Christina Hammonds Reed

563 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel explores issues of race, class, and violence through the eyes of a wealthy black teenager whose family gets caught in the vortex of the 1992 Rodney King Riots.Los An...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,229 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 65%
challenging 47%
tense 35%
hopeful 32%
informative 32%
sad 25%
inspiring 23%
dark 15%
funny 10%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 17%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.04

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