The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake

The Skin I'm In

Sharon G. Flake

176 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Miss Saunders, whose skin is blotched with a rare skin condition, serves as a mirror to Maleeka Madison's struggle against the burden of low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. Miss Saunders is tough and through thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 674 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 47%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 38%
sad 23%
challenging 17%
tense 17%
funny 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 8%
informative 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 23%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.95

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