272 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241973387
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 June 2016
Description
"Taut, emotionally intense, and wholly believable, this beautiful and uplifting debut" (Kirkus Reviews) about a young black boy's quest to reunite with his beloved white half-brother after they are separated in foster care is a sparkling novel perf
Community Reviews Summary of 1,099 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 51%
reflective 42%
challenging 31%
inspiring 28%
funny 20%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
dark 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, AbandonmentModerate
Addiction, Racial slurs, Chronic illnessMinor
Body shaming, Slavery, Violence272 pages • missing pub info (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241973387
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 June 2016
Description
"Taut, emotionally intense, and wholly believable, this beautiful and uplifting debut" (Kirkus Reviews) about a young black boy's quest to reunite with his beloved white half-brother after they are separated in foster care is a sparkling novel perf
Community Reviews Summary of 1,099 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
hopeful 51%
reflective 42%
challenging 31%
inspiring 28%
funny 20%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
dark 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, AbandonmentModerate
Addiction, Racial slurs, Chronic illnessMinor
Body shaming, Slavery, Violence