New Boy by Tracy Chevalier

208 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical young adult reflective fast-paced

Description

"O felt her presence behind him like a fire at his back."Arriving at his fourth school in six years, diplomat's son Osei Kokote - "O" for short - knows he needs an ally if he is to survive his first day, so he is lucky to hit it off with Dee, the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 927 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
dark 63%
reflective 43%
tense 43%
sad 41%
challenging 24%
informative 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 22%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 31% | Plot: 31%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.47

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