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368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735231689
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from a single African-and-American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom. Gut wrenching and incredible."-- Sabaa Tahir #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes ...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
informative 61%
challenging 53%
sad 46%
reflective 38%
tense 30%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, CursingModerate
Child death, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735231689
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 09 April 2019
Description
The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from a single African-and-American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom. Gut wrenching and incredible."-- Sabaa Tahir #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes ...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
informative 61%
challenging 53%
sad 46%
reflective 38%
tense 30%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, CursingModerate
Child death, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault