For Black Girls Like Me by Mariama J. Lockington

For Black Girls Like Me

Mariama J. Lockington

fiction middle grade emotional reflective medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2019

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In this lyrical coming-of-age story about family, sisterhood, music, race, and identity, Mariama J. Lockington draws on some of the emotional truths from her own experiences growing up with an adoptive white family. I am a girl but most days I fee...
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Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 77%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 22%
dark 11%
informative 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.31

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