All American Boys by Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely

All American Boys

Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely

320 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

In this New York Times bestselling novel, two teens—one black, one white—grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension.A bag of chi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,167 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 60%
challenging 52%
inspiring 49%
tense 46%
sad 35%
informative 30%
hopeful 29%
dark 20%
funny 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 45%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.37

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