Orangeboy by Patrice Lawrence

Orangeboy

Patrice Lawrence

448 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller young adult emotional mysterious fast-paced

Description

Sixteen-year-old Marlon has promised his widowed mum that he'll be good, and nothing like his gang-leader brother Andre. It's easy when you keep yourself to yourself, listening to your dead dad's Earth, Wind and Fire albums and watching sci-fi. Bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

tense 71%
challenging 42%
mysterious 35%
emotional 28%
dark 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
reflective 14%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 25% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.51

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