Kneel by Candace Buford

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

Description

The system is rigged. For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team’s varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
challenging 65%
inspiring 60%
tense 60%
reflective 55%
hopeful 40%
informative 35%
sad 35%
dark 25%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 15%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 27% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

4.22

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