The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake
The Skin I'm In
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Sharon G. Flake
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The Skin I'm In

Sharon G. Flake

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional fast-paced

Description

Miss Saunders, whose skin is blotched with a rare skin condition, serves as a mirror to Maleeka Madison's struggle against the burden of low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. Miss Saunders is tough and through thi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 846 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 51%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 37%
sad 30%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
funny 11%
informative 11%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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