Anger Is a Gift by Mark Oshiro

Anger Is a Gift

Mark Oshiro

401 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ young adult challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The trade paperback edition of the highly buzzed about YA debut from Mark Oshiro, Anger Is a Gift follows a boy from Oakland as he falls in love amidst the chaos of modern America.*31st Annual Lammy Finalist for LGBTQ Children's/Young Adult catego...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,618 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 76%
challenging 66%
tense 55%
dark 37%
reflective 36%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 18%
informative 17%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 24%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 22% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.1

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