fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful fast-paced

320 pages | first published 2010

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In Boys Don't Cry, bestselling author Malorie Blackman explores the unchartered territory of teenage fatherhood. You're waiting for the postman - he's bringing your A level results. University, a career as a journalist - a glittering future lies a...
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Summary of 956 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
hopeful 61%
inspiring 38%
sad 36%
funny 32%
reflective 32%
challenging 21%
lighthearted 18%
tense 13%
dark 9%
informative 8%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.94

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