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autumnehart's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to this on audio. It was fantastic! One of the best audio performances I've listened to!
lynnepinn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
5.0
I love when books live up to the hype. This book deserves ALL the awards!!
I listened to this on audio book, which made Starr come alive. All the attitude and slang felt perfect thanks to the amazing voice acting.
This book had so much heart, and I don't care what Starr says, I think she is so brave. So are all the people who have to go through such terrible times. It's the kind of book the world needs right now, and I can't wait to discuss it at book club next week.
I listened to this on audio book, which made Starr come alive. All the attitude and slang felt perfect thanks to the amazing voice acting.
This book had so much heart, and I don't care what Starr says, I think she is so brave. So are all the people who have to go through such terrible times. It's the kind of book the world needs right now, and I can't wait to discuss it at book club next week.
laurasauras's review against another edition
5.0
This book dealt with very complex, emotional, political issues in a really wonderful way, without ever getting too preachy. It expertly showed the humanity of the characters and the struggles that they faced, both within and outside of their community. I liked it better than the movie by a long way, but the movie was still quite good. The book was just less showy in some places and had the time for nuances.
katiekull's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Omg I cannot believe I didn’t read this when I had the physical book but I hope whoever grabs it from the little free library I dropped it off at loves it as much as I did. The entire book was captivating from start to finish. Poignant, emotional, and important. LOVED it
betwixtbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
adventuresinfictionland's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
ravenclawlibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't put this book down , it definitely worth the read
heated_dragon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kbusickk18's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone needs to read this book. It’s empowering, uplifting, heartbreaking and just important. I loved the family so much, really all the characters. And, apart from King, every character had a redeeming quality. Symbolic of how it wasn’t just “some thug”. He was a child, a friend..someone’s baby. He mattered. This book is so beautiful in highlighting that. Incredible book!