When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds

When I Was the Greatest

Jason Reynolds with J.B. Adkins (Narrator)

6 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

In Bed Stuy, New York, a small misunderstanding can escalate into having a price on your head—even if you’re totally clean. This gritty, triumphant debut captures the heart and the hardship of life for an urban teen. A lot of the stuff that giv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 746 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 45%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
tense 25%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 76%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 22% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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