Checkmate by Malorie Blackman

Checkmate

Noughts & Crosses #3

Malorie Blackman

503 pages • first pub 2005 (editions) user-added

fiction dystopian young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Can the future ever erase the past? Rose has a Cross mother and a nought father in a society where the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors and those with dual heritage face a life-long battle against deep-rooted prejudices. Sephy, her mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,699 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
dark 65%
tense 65%
sad 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 31%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 21%
mysterious 9%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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