Orangeboy by Patrice Lawrence

Orangeboy

Patrice Lawrence

448 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller young adult emotional mysterious fast-paced
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Sixteen-year-old Marlon has promised his widowed mum that he'll be good, and nothing like his gang-leader brother Andre. It's easy when you keep yourself to yourself, listening to your dead dad's Earth, Wind and Fire albums and watching sci-fi. Bu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews

Moods

tense 69%
emotional 42%
challenging 38%
mysterious 34%
dark 30%
adventurous 23%
sad 19%
hopeful 11%
reflective 11%
funny 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 30%
slow 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.46

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