After the Shot Drops by Randy Ribay

After the Shot Drops

Randy Ribay

336 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction sports young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family. Written in the tradition of Jason Reynolds, Matt de la Pe a, and Walter Dean Myers, After the Shot Drops now has three starred reviews *...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 46%
sad 38%
hopeful 30%
challenging 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 7%
dark 7%
funny 7%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.05

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