Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez

Scarborough

Catherine Hernandez

272 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Scarborough is a low-income, culturally diverse neighborhood east of Toronto, the fourth largest city in North America; like many inner city communities, it suffers under the weight of poverty, drugs, crime, and urban blight. Scarborough the novel...

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Moods

emotional 91%
sad 64%
reflective 59%
challenging 44%
hopeful 42%
dark 30%
inspiring 26%
informative 10%
tense 9%
funny 5%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 32%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.31

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