On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

On the Come Up

Angie Thomas

447 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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#1 New York Times bestseller - Seven starred reviews - Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book "For all the struggle in this book, Thomas rarely misses a step as a writer. Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17,369 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
inspiring 65%
hopeful 54%
reflective 35%
challenging 30%
funny 28%
tense 23%
informative 14%
sad 14%
dark 10%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 29%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 46% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.31

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