368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735231689
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from a single African-and-American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom. Gut wrenching and incredible."-- Sabaa Tahir #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes ...
Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
challenging 63%
informative 54%
reflective 45%
sad 45%
tense 36%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 36%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, BullyingModerate
Child death, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault
368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735231689
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from a single African-and-American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom. Gut wrenching and incredible."-- Sabaa Tahir #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes ...
Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
challenging 63%
informative 54%
reflective 45%
sad 45%
tense 36%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 36%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, BullyingModerate
Child death, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault