Boy21 by Matthew Quick

250 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction sports young adult lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Basketball has always been an escape for Finley. He lives in gray, broken Bellmont, a town ruled by the Irish Mob, drugs, violence, and racially charged rivalries. At home, he takes care of his disabled grandfather, and at school he’s called “Whit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 593 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 41%
sad 41%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.88

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