Becoming Muhammad Ali by Kwame Alexander, James Patterson

Becoming Muhammad Ali

Kwame Alexander, James Patterson with Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator), Kwame Alexander (Narrator)

2 hours, 34 minutes first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction biography middle grade poetry sports emotional hopeful informative medium-paced
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From two heavy-hitters in children's literature comes a critically acclaimed biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Kwame Alexander and James Patterso...

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Community Reviews Summary of 446 reviews

Moods

inspiring 75%
informative 70%
hopeful 42%
lighthearted 22%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
challenging 5%
tense 5%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.15

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