Kneel by Candace Buford

311 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

Description

This fearless debut novel explores racism, injustice, and self-expression through the story of a promising Black football star in Louisiana.The system is rigged.For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
inspiring 71%
challenging 64%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
sad 35%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
dark 21%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 84%
slow 7%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

4.25

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