The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds

The Boy in the Black Suit

Jason Reynolds

272 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Just when seventeen-year-old Matt thinks he can’t handle one more piece of terrible news, he meets a girl who’s dealt with a lot more—and who just might be able to clue him in on how to rise up when life keeps knocking him down—in this wry, gritty...

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Community Reviews Summary of 874 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
hopeful 55%
reflective 53%
sad 40%
funny 22%
inspiring 22%
challenging 13%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 31%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 10% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.96

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