When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds

When I Was the Greatest

Jason Reynolds

240 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

In Bed Stuy, New York, a small misunderstanding can escalate into having a price on your head—even if you’re totally clean. This gritty, triumphant debut captures the heart and the hardship of life for an urban teen. A lot of the stuff that giv...

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Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 44%
challenging 32%
funny 32%
tense 24%
hopeful 20%
dark 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.91

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