The Lebs by Michael Mohammed Ahmad

272 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary race dark emotional inspiring fast-paced

Description

As far as Bani Adam is concerned Punchbowl Boys is the arse end of the earth. Though he's a Leb and they control the school, Bani feels at odds with the other students, who just don't seem to care. He is a romantic in a sea of hypermasculinity. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

challenging 72%
dark 54%
reflective 54%
emotional 45%
sad 45%
tense 36%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
informative 27%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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