His Own Where by June Jordan

His Own Where

June Jordan

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Description

Nominated for a National Book Award in 1971, His Own Where is the story of Buddy, a fifteen-year-old boy whose world is spinning out of control. He meets Angela, whose angry parents accuse her of being "wild." When life falls apart for Buddy and h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 80%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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