The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris

The Cost of Knowing

Brittney Morris

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

336 pages | first published 2021

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Dear Martin meets They Both Die at the End in this gripping, evocative novel about a Black teen who has the power to see into the future, whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother's imminent death, from the acclaimed author...
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Summary of 654 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 76%
reflective 48%
tense 45%
challenging 39%
dark 37%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 26%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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