Rick by Alex Gino

Rick

Alex Gino

240 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ middle grade hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of George, the story of a boy named Rick who needs to explore his own identity apart from his jerk of a best friend.Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeff's acted like a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,248 reviews

Moods

hopeful 71%
lighthearted 63%
inspiring 56%
informative 46%
emotional 44%
reflective 20%
funny 18%
relaxing 9%
challenging 6%
adventurous 1%
sad 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 24%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.11

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