The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough

The Game of Love and Death

Martha Brockenbrough

11 hours • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Not since The Book Thief has the character of Death played such an original and affecting part in a book for young people. Flora and Henry were born a few blocks from each other, innocent of the forces that might keep a white boy and an African Am...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,002 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 53%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 39%
sad 28%
adventurous 25%
dark 21%
tense 21%
challenging 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 10%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 29%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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