The Awakening of Malcolm X by Tiffany D. Jackson, Ilyasah Shabazz

The Awakening of Malcolm X

Malcolm X #2

Tiffany D. Jackson, Ilyasah Shabazz

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical young adult informative reflective slow-paced

Description

No one can be at peace until he has his freedom. In Charlestown Prison, Malcolm Little struggles with the weight of his past. Plagued by nightmares, Malcolm drifts through days, unsure of his future. Slowly, he befriends other prisoners and writes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

informative 85%
reflective 64%
inspiring 56%
challenging 43%
emotional 38%
hopeful 24%
dark 17%
sad 15%
tense 12%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 19%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.21

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