The Color of a Lie by Kim Johnson

The Color of a Lie

Kim Johnson

336 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical thriller young adult medium-paced
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Description

In 1955, a Black family passes for white and moves to a “Whites Only” town in the suburbs. Caught between two worlds, a teen boy puts his family at risk as he uncovers racist secrets about his suburb. A new social justice thriller from the acclaim...

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Community Reviews

4.37
based on 183 reviews

Moods

emotional: 81%

tense: 74%

informative: 59%

reflective: 46%

challenging: 40%

dark: 39%

sad: 36%

hopeful: 35%

inspiring: 32%

mysterious: 19%

adventurous: 9%

funny: 2%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
80% of readers chose A mix
10% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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