This Is My America by Kim Johnson

This Is My America

Kim Johnson

398 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

"Incredible and searing." --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear MartinThe Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.Every week,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,789 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
challenging 55%
tense 54%
reflective 41%
informative 37%
inspiring 36%
sad 35%
hopeful 34%
dark 24%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 45%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 31% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.53

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