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keenanmaree's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Police brutality, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racial slurs
sarah984's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I liked this book a lot. Starr has a great voice and I really liked the dynamic she had with her family. Her day to day problems will probably resonate with a lot of teenagers, and the story of the police shooting and its aftermath is sensitive and well-told.
It does feel like the book is trying to do a bit too much; Starr’s relationship with her boyfriend isn't really dealt with too much and sometimes just felt like a way to shoehorn in a nice white person.
Overall I would recommend this book.
It does feel like the book is trying to do a bit too much; Starr’s relationship with her boyfriend isn't really dealt with too much and sometimes just felt like a way to shoehorn in a nice white person.
Overall I would recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Racism
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Sexual content
ceeceelynn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Child death, Bullying, Gun violence, and Drug use
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