The Outside Circle by Patti Laboucane-Benson

The Outside Circle

Patti Laboucane-Benson with Kelly Mellings (Illustrator)

128 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel race challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced
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In this important graphic novel, two Aboriginal brothers -- both gang members -- surrounded by poverty and drug abuse, try to overcome centuries of historic trauma in very different ways to bring about positive change in their lives. Pete, a youn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 511 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
challenging 62%
hopeful 62%
reflective 62%
dark 58%
informative 51%
sad 48%
inspiring 34%
tense 30%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 34%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 34% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.24

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