Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

Noughts & Crosses

Noughts & Crosses #1

Malorie Blackman

479 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction dystopian romance young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Callum is a naught, a second-class citizen in a society run by the ruling Crosses. Sephy is a Cross, and daughter of the man slated to become prime minister. In their world, white naughts and black Crosses simply don't mix -- and they certainly do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,804 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 57%
dark 54%
tense 50%
challenging 43%
reflective 42%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 7%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 32%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.07

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