Face by Benjamin Zephaniah

Face

Benjamin Zephaniah

208 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Martin thinks he has his life sorted. He's good looking, funny, and the undisputed leader of the Gang of Three. Until one night he accepts a ride home in a stolen car, and the police give chase. What happens next will change Martin inside and out....

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Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews

Moods

inspiring 73%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
hopeful 40%
challenging 20%
tense 13%
adventurous 6%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

3.27

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