Patina by Jason Reynolds

Patina

Track #2

Jason Reynolds

240 pages • first pub 2017 (view editions)

fiction middle grade sports young adult emotional fast-paced
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Patina by Jason Reynolds is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged stories about resilience, teamwork, and overcoming personal struggles through sports, particularly those interested in themes of family and identity.

Description

A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds.Ghost. Lu. Patina. Su...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 2,419 reviews

Moods

emotional: 75%

inspiring: 69%

hopeful: 63%

funny: 40%

lighthearted: 24%

reflective: 16%

challenging: 10%

sad: 7%

adventurous: 5%

tense: 5%

informative: 1%

Pace

57% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

97% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

53% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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