The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

The Cost of Knowing

Brittney Morris

242 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary magical realism young adult emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

From the acclaimed author of SLAY, comes a gripping novel, about brothers, grief, and what it means to be a young Black man in America. For fans of Dear Martin and They Both Die at the End.Sixteen year old Alex Rufus lives with his younger brother...

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Community Reviews Summary of 778 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 76%
reflective 49%
tense 46%
challenging 39%
dark 37%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 21%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 11%
informative 10%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 26%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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