The Friends by Rosa Guy

The Friends

Rosa Guy

197 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Phyllisia eventually recognizes that her own selfish pride rather than her mother's death and her father's tyrannical behavior created the gulf between her and her best friend.

Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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