The Best Man by Richard Peck

The Best Man

Richard Peck with Michael Crouch (Narrator)

4 hours, 25 minutes first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Newbery Medalist Richard Peck brings us this big-hearted novel about gay marriage from a kid’s endearing perspectiveWhen Archer is in sixth grade, his beloved uncle Paul marries another man—Archer’s favorite student teacher. But that’s getting ahe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 494 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 78%
emotional 64%
funny 64%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 35%
reflective 28%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.87

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