We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge

We Love You, Charlie Freeman

Kaitlyn Greenidge

326 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary race challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A FINALIST FOR THE 2016 CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE AND THE 2017 YOUNG LIONS AWARD "A terrifically auspicious debut." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "Smart, timely and powerful . . . A rich examination of America's treatment of race,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 725 reviews

Moods

challenging 57%
reflective 54%
emotional 48%
dark 42%
tense 33%
sad 27%
informative 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 21%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 23% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.5

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