Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock

Matthew Quick

273 pages • first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional reflective fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who seek emotionally intense, thought-provoking stories that explore the complexities of mental health and resilience through raw, character-driven narratives.

Description

Leonard Peacock is turning 18. And he wants to say goodbye. Not to his former best friend, whose torments have driven him to consider committing something tragic and horrific.Nor to his mum who's moved out and left him to fend form himself. But to...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 7,693 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

dark: 80%

sad: 70%

reflective: 53%

tense: 41%

challenging: 32%

hopeful: 20%

funny: 12%

inspiring: 6%

mysterious: 4%

adventurous: 2%

informative: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

52% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
55% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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