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352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062473066
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication date: 14 February 2017
Description
In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.On the corner of American Street and Jo...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,215 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
tense 42%
reflective 37%
dark 36%
challenging 27%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Police brutality, Physical abuseModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Death
352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062473066
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication date: 14 February 2017
Description
In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.On the corner of American Street and Jo...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,215 reviews
Moods
sad 53%
tense 42%
reflective 37%
dark 36%
challenging 27%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Police brutality, Physical abuseModerate
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Death