Patina by Jason Reynolds

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade sports young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

A New York Times Notable Children's Book A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling au...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,333 reviews

Moods

inspiring 74%
emotional 72%
hopeful 62%
funny 44%
lighthearted 27%
reflective 15%
sad 10%
challenging 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 40%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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