The Best Man by Richard Peck

The Best Man

Richard Peck

256 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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Newbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack Gantos.Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 597 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
funny 63%
emotional 57%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 26%
reflective 26%
relaxing 15%
informative 10%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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