Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez

Scarborough

Catherine Hernandez

6 hours, 4 minutes first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

City of Toronto Book Award finalistScarborough is a low-income, culturally diverse neighborhood east of Toronto, the fourth largest city in North America; like many inner city communities, it suffers under the weight of poverty, drugs, crime, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,059 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 64%
reflective 58%
challenging 43%
hopeful 41%
dark 30%
inspiring 25%
informative 12%
tense 8%
funny 4%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.3

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