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tonatyuh's review
5.0
This was so so good
What Jackson accomplishes with this homage to Carrie at times improves and surpasses the original, especially in terms of social commentary and the modern complexity of bullying in school.
The characters were great, the writing addictive and transporting, and the pace one that moves in a captivating manner .
It is a book that has a lot to say and demands to be heard. The kills were pretty cool too
Just amazing from start to end.
What Jackson accomplishes with this homage to Carrie at times improves and surpasses the original, especially in terms of social commentary and the modern complexity of bullying in school.
The characters were great, the writing addictive and transporting, and the pace one that moves in a captivating manner .
It is a book that has a lot to say and demands to be heard. The kills were pretty cool too
Just amazing from start to end.
thesilentpageturner's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sweetling's review against another edition
3.75
Such a fun Black retelling of Carrie! The perspectives this was told in was very interesting, and the audiobook was high production. Only minus for the slightly open ending.
lokidotter's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Child abuse
jmsully's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
angelaainnes's review
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
bookishbrieee's review
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
msctalented's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Police brutality, Emotional abuse, and Racism
jordan1978's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
brownbooknerd's review
5.0
This book was such an emotional read for me. The cruel bullying that Maddy had to endure not only from her classmates but from her wonderful father was disgusting and my heart broke for her. Kenny and Maddy were one of the same both dealing with their families so desperately wanting them to be something they were not. I wish that we got to know the truth about what happened to Maddy in the end. I have an idea but I would have loved an update about her and Kenny. Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was my first from this author and I look forward to reading more from her.