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384 pages | first published 2015

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A 2016 Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookCowritten by Malcolm X's daughter, this riveting and revealing novel follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world. Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he c...
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Summary of 416 reviews

Moods

informative 66%
emotional 60%
reflective 56%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 23%
dark 20%
sad 16%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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