The Other Side of Truth by Beverley Naidoo

The Other Side of Truth

The Other Side of Truth #1

Beverley Naidoo

272 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Will the truth harm them -- or save them?When Nigeria's corrupt military government kills their mother, twelve-year-old Sade and her brother Femi think their lives are over. Out of fear for their safety, their father, an outspoken journalist, deci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
hopeful 69%
reflective 69%
inspiring 61%
sad 61%
challenging 38%
informative 38%
tense 38%
dark 23%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

3.51

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