Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson

Yesterday Is History

Kosoko Jackson

336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ young adult challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An epic, heartfelt romance about a boy torn between two loves, one in his present ... and one in the past. A story of Black queer history, love, loss, and learning to stay in the moment before it passes you by.Weeks ago, Andre Cobb received a much...

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Community Reviews Summary of 590 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
adventurous 60%
hopeful 32%
reflective 32%
sad 25%
funny 21%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 14%
challenging 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 3%
dark 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 41%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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