The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander

The Door of No Return

Kwame Alexander

432 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

11-year-old Kofi Offin dreams of water. Its mysterious, immersive quality. The rich, earthy scent of the current. The clearness, its urgent whisper that beckons with promises and secrets... Kofi has heard the call on the banks of Upper Kwanta, in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 59%
challenging 47%
tense 47%
dark 42%
informative 22%
reflective 22%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 8%
funny 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 42%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 19% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.36

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