The Best Man by Richard Peck

The Best Man

Richard Peck

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional funny reflective medium-paced

240 pages | first published 2016

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Newbery Medalist Richard Peck brings us this big-hearted novel about gay marriage from a kid’s endearing perspectiveWhen Archer is in sixth grade, his beloved uncle Paul marries another man—Archer’s favorite student teacher. But that’s getting ahe...
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Summary of 417 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
lighthearted 77%
funny 55%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.87

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