My Name Is Leon by Kit de Waal

My Name Is Leon

Kit de Waal

304 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

For fans of The Language of Flowers, a sparkling, big-hearted, page-turning debut set in the 1970s about a young black boy’s quest to reunite with his beloved white half-brother after they are separated in foster care.Leon loves chocolate bars, Sa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,126 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 63%
hopeful 51%
reflective 43%
challenging 30%
inspiring 27%
funny 19%
tense 12%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.02

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