The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

The Black Flamingo

Dean Atta

360 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry young adult emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Description

This is Michael's story. Join him as he enters the world, with tiny feather eyelashes. Travel from school to college, where he discovers his flock, and comes to term with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen. At university, take a seat in the au...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,658 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
inspiring 78%
hopeful 66%
reflective 56%
funny 21%
informative 17%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 12%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 23%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.4

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