On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

On the Come Up

Angie Thomas with Bahni Turpin (Narrator)

11 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

This is the highly anticipated second novel by Angie Thomas, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning The Hate U Give.Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle....

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Community Reviews Summary of 17,795 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
inspiring 64%
hopeful 55%
reflective 35%
challenging 30%
funny 29%
tense 24%
informative 14%
sad 14%
dark 11%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 30%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 46% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.31

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