Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks by Jason Reynolds

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

Jason Reynolds

231 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction middle grade short stories emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy— Talking about boogers. Stealing pocket change. Skateboarding. Wiping out. Braving up. Execut...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,188 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
emotional 58%
lighthearted 56%
hopeful 51%
reflective 32%
inspiring 26%
adventurous 17%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 43%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.99

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