Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

Noughts & Crosses

Noughts & Crosses #1

Malorie Blackman

437 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction dystopian romance young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,068 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 59%
dark 54%
tense 51%
challenging 43%
reflective 43%
adventurous 24%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 6%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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