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sj_meadows's review against another edition
4.0
just as much heartbreaking as it is entertaining, i am glad i read this book. it dealt with serious topics in a very approachable way, so no matter who you are, you'll be able to get something out of it.
i don't know what it's like to be Black, i don't know what it's like to experience racism so violently, but after reading this, i feel like i understand a little bit more.
i don't know what it's like to be Black, i don't know what it's like to experience racism so violently, but after reading this, i feel like i understand a little bit more.
corrinalanis's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jenhurst's review against another edition
5.0
If you haven't read this yet, you really should. It's a well-written powerful and honest book.
5/5 stars.
Everyone should be reading this.
5/5 stars.
Everyone should be reading this.
jaimarie's review against another edition
5.0
I just finished this in less than a day! What an amazing book with such an important topic. I recommend it 100%!
hikeplayski's review against another edition
5.0
Such a powerful lens into the experience of black communities in a time of increasing gun violence and cultural, socio-economic ostracism. The young-adult perspective makes this story relatable for all ages.
steffski's review against another edition
4.0
Very good novel format of a lot of the race problems happening right now.
peaknit's review against another edition
5.0
The book offered me perspective, and is relevant to the world we live in now. I feel that it showed me a bigger picture of the Black Lives Matter movement, in a way that was interesting, thought and empathy provoking. I felt it offered a realistic view of what life may look like for black teens in urban areas. The main character, Starr Carter, is trying to balance her life at private school and her life in a poor, crime ridden neighborhood. She bears witness to something that changes her community, done so very well but also, a hard pill to swallow. I think the book also does a good job of giving the reader a glimpse into The kids' lives, that in spite of the war zone it seems they endure they are kids, just kids with normal growing pains. It was very relatable. I would encourage my teenager to read this with the warning there is a fair amount of cursing, but I expect swearing is pretty commonplace for teens everywhere, my 17 year old would not be offended...:) lastly, the narrator was amazing!
yketh's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
aromanticass's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5