352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062473066
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication date: 14 February 2017
Description
In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.On the corner of American Street and Jo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,296 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
reflective 41%
tense 36%
dark 33%
challenging 25%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Police brutality, Physical abuseModerate
Drug use, Domestic abuse, DeathMinor
Drug abuse
352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062473066
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Publication date: 14 February 2017
Description
In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.On the corner of American Street and Jo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,296 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
reflective 41%
tense 36%
dark 33%
challenging 25%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
funny 4%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 33% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Police brutality, Physical abuseModerate
Drug use, Domestic abuse, DeathMinor
Drug abuse