Patina by Jason Reynolds

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade sports young adult emotional fast-paced
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A New York Times Notable Children's Book A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up to the National Book Award finalist Ghost by New York Times bestselling au...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,669 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
inspiring 70%
hopeful 62%
funny 41%
lighthearted 24%
reflective 16%
sad 7%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
tense 3%
dark 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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