Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

Nightcrawling

Leila Mottley with Joniece Abbott-Pratt (Narrator)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

10 hours, 52 minutes | first published 2022

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A dazzling, unforgettable novel about a young black woman who walks the streets of Oakland and stumbles headlong into the failure of its justice system—a debut that announces a blazingly original voice.Kiara and her brother, Marcus, are barely scr...
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Moods

dark 84%
emotional 79%
sad 75%
challenging 55%
tense 40%
reflective 29%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 15%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 34% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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