Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock

Matthew Quick

273 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

A powerful and important book for fans of Mark Haddon, THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK and Jay Asher. How would you spend your birthday if you knew it would be your last? Eighteen-year-old Leonard Peacock knows exactly what he’ll do. He’ll say g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,357 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
dark 80%
sad 71%
reflective 53%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
hopeful 21%
funny 13%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 46%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 23% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.82

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