The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon

The Rock and the River

The Rock and the River #1

Kekla Magoon

290 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

In this "taut, eloquent first novel" (Booklist starred review) and winner of the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award, a young Black boy wrestles with conflicting notions of revolution and family loyalty as he becomes involved with the Black Pant...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 80%
sad 70%
challenging 50%
inspiring 40%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.07

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