After the Shot Drops by Randy Ribay

After the Shot Drops

Randy Ribay

336 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction sports young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family in the tradition of Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers, from National Book Award Finalist Randy Ribay. "Belongs on the shelf alongside...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
challenging 18%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 18%
dark 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | Plot: 38% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.03

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