The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

The Black Kids

Christina Hammonds Reed

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel is a unflinching exploration of race, class, and violence as well as the importance of being true to yourself. Los Angeles, 1992 Ashley Bennett and her friend...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,531 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 67%
challenging 49%
informative 35%
hopeful 33%
tense 32%
inspiring 23%
sad 23%
dark 15%
funny 11%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 16%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.05

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