Push by Sapphire

Push

Sapphire

192 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

This is the story of Precious, a sixteen-year-old illiterate Black girl who has never been out of Harlem. Pregnant by her own father for the second time, she is kicked out of school and placed in an alternative teaching programme. Through learning...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,173 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
emotional 81%
sad 70%
challenging 47%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 23%
tense 20%
informative 7%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 47%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 46% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.77

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