The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

The Black Flamingo

Dean Atta

416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry young adult emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced
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Stonewall Book Award Winner A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender. Michael is a mixed-race g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,926 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
inspiring 78%
hopeful 67%
reflective 55%
funny 21%
informative 17%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 13%
sad 7%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 24%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.39

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