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coryyalva's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
My boyfriend recommended this book to me. It is his favorite book of all time. It is not in a genre I usually read so I was a bit skeptical, but I loved it. This was a beautifully written story. I cried several times reading it. Jay Coles really does have a way with words.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Racism
anniereads221's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Grief, Death, Racism, Police brutality, Violence, Mental illness, and Hate crime
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
This was a very moving book that both broke my heart and made me enraged. This story follows a young, black boy in high school who is struggling with a father in prison, trying to just survive being black, and the murder of his twin brother. This book was ambitious with all of the heavy topics it sought out to tackle, but it did so perfectly. Although this book is a work of fiction, it is heavily rooted in the world we live in, and I believe everyone could gain some perspective reading this. The writing was captivating, but very approachable, which makes it perfect for the YA audience!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Murder, Drug use, and Racism
Moderate: Alcohol
space_bandit's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Murder, Police brutality, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Drug use
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