Callum by Malorie Blackman

61 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction short stories young adult challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

In a hostile alternative society, the pale-skinned noughts are treated as inferiors by the ruling dark-skinned Crosses. Callum’s a nought. Sephy’s a Cross. In their world, they simply don’t fit – it’s as clear as black and white. But their childho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
tense 69%
dark 53%
sad 53%
reflective 30%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.45

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