We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge

We Love You, Charlie Freeman

Kaitlyn Greenidge

336 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary race challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A FINALIST FOR THE 2016 CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE AND THE 2017 YOUNG LIONS AWARD “A terrifically auspicious debut.” —Janet Maslin, The New York Times “Smart, timely and powerful . . . A rich examination of America’s treatment of race, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 690 reviews

Moods

challenging 60%
reflective 60%
emotional 50%
dark 40%
tense 36%
sad 30%
informative 13%
mysterious 13%
funny 10%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 23%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.5

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