Cool. Awkward. Black. by Karen Strong

Cool. Awkward. Black.

Karen Strong with Tashi Thomas (Narrator), Langston Darby (Narrator), Karen Strong (Narrator)

12 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction short stories young adult adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced

Description

A YA fiction anthology that explores the joys of and multitudes within Black geekhood from a number of Black authors, edited by Karen Strong, with stories by Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Terry Benton, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desire...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
funny 70%
lighthearted 62%
hopeful 55%
inspiring 50%
emotional 47%
reflective 22%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 10%
challenging 7%
dark 7%
tense 5%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 10% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 30% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

4.25

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