240 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101939512
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ember
Publication date: 17 October 2017
Description
After a traffic stop turns violent at the hands of the police, a young Black teen grapples with racism—and what it means for his future. Critically acclaimed author Nic Stone boldly tackles America’s troubled history with race relations in her gri...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,087 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 51%
sad 51%
inspiring 34%
tense 33%
informative 32%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutalityModerate
Gun violence, Death
240 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101939512
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ember
Publication date: 17 October 2017
Description
After a traffic stop turns violent at the hands of the police, a young Black teen grapples with racism—and what it means for his future. Critically acclaimed author Nic Stone boldly tackles America’s troubled history with race relations in her gri...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,087 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
challenging 51%
sad 51%
inspiring 34%
tense 33%
informative 32%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutalityModerate
Gun violence, Death