X by Kekla Magoon, Ilyasah Shabazz

X

Kekla Magoon, Ilyasah Shabazz

348 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Cowritten by Malcolm X’s daughter, this riveting and revealing novel follows the formative years of the man whose words and actions shook the world.I am Malcolm. I am my father’s son. But to be my father’s son means that they will always come for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 448 reviews

Moods

informative 66%
emotional 60%
reflective 56%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 23%
dark 20%
sad 16%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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