fiction dystopian romance young adult emotional medium-paced

446 pages | first published 2001

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Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass...
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Summary of 7387 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
sad 57%
dark 55%
tense 50%
challenging 43%
reflective 42%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 6%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 31%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 26% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.07

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