Patina by Jason Reynolds

233 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade sports young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Patina, or Patty, runs like a flash. She runs for many reasons—to escape the taunts from the kids at the fancy-schmancy new school she’s been sent to since she and her little sister had to stop living with their mom. She runs from the reason WHY s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,187 reviews

Moods

inspiring 72%
emotional 68%
hopeful 58%
funny 43%
lighthearted 25%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 41%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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