I Am Alfonso Jones by Tony Medina

I Am Alfonso Jones

Tony Medina with Stacey Robinson (Illustrator), John Jennings (Illustrator)

176 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction graphic novel young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Alfonso Jones can’t wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school’s hip-hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best friend, Danetta, know how he really feels about her. But as he is buying his first suit, an off-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 548 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 73%
reflective 60%
challenging 53%
dark 42%
informative 35%
tense 22%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 13%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 27% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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