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cherithe's review against another edition
5.0
An #ownvoices fictional tale based on the real life events of the author, this book tells the story of Tyler Johnson, a black teen murdered by a police officer. This story is a tough read, but the telling of it is engaging and easy to read. It moves quickly, told from the perspective of Tyler's twin-brother, Marvin. He's a smart teen hoping to get into MIT as the story starts, missing his incarcerated father and constantly alert to the lessons their mother has tried to impart. The story shows how constantly cognizant black people are of the people around them, of the racism around them, how inescapable it is. It's hard to say I liked the story or enjoyed reading it, but it's worth reading and very well-told.
ajv930's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the audiobook version this time around - really well done.
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
5.0
How powerful and real and scary this book was to read. Those who loved The Hate U Give, Long Way Down, Ghost Boys, Dear Martin and more will love Jay Coles’ debut novel based on true events of his life inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. I loved this book and hope it encourages others to take a long, hard look at what’s going on in our black communities. #weneeddiversebooks #blacklivesmatter
profeshbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
Tyler Johnson was not a bad dude. Tyler Johnson mattered. And his brother, Marvin, is going to do whatever possible to make sure that's how he's remembered.
This book broke me in ways I didn't think it was going to. It made stop and weep. It made me have some kind of hope. It made me get angry then want to take action.
Excellent pair with books like [b:The Hate U Give|32075671|The Hate U Give|Angie Thomas|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476284759s/32075671.jpg|49638190] and [b:Dear Martin|24974996|Dear Martin|Nic Stone|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1495747080s/24974996.jpg|44640226].
This book broke me in ways I didn't think it was going to. It made stop and weep. It made me have some kind of hope. It made me get angry then want to take action.
Excellent pair with books like [b:The Hate U Give|32075671|The Hate U Give|Angie Thomas|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1476284759s/32075671.jpg|49638190] and [b:Dear Martin|24974996|Dear Martin|Nic Stone|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1495747080s/24974996.jpg|44640226].
shrrl's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed it but the synopsis gave away so much it was harder to sympathize with the main character. Trigger warning was necessary, but they could've done it without giving away this big event that no one knows about for 2 thirds of the book
brandie_shanae's review against another edition
5.0
I definitely have to say that this is a great book. There are some similarities between The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and Monday's not coming by Tiffany D. Jackson. When I was reading this book I was in tears the whole time. When I read this book I thought about my son and how I need to raise him a certain way due to certain events that have been occurring today, etc...police brutality, bigotry, police shootings, assault and much more. When I think about the black community and back during the time of slavery when we had to buy our freedom. I thought to myself that freedom is not free. We as a black community are not and will not be seen as equal by some people. This book is a great read and it is reality that we as black people must face on a regular basis. Please read this book and also understand that in the black communities we all need to come together because when we are one unit we are stronger than ever. Black lives matter and it is about time that we show ourselves that we matter and that we do have voice.
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
ALL THE STARS 🌟#partner | There are some books for which I just tell you to trust me and read.....and this is one of them. This mature YA story is raw and grief-filled and the most blatant book about police brutality and #blacklivesmatter that I have read yet. This is out on March 20th and is a must-read. It will make you squirm and will open your eyes and it will break your heart. I read it in 2 short sittings, but I will be thinking about it for a LONG time to come.
Thank you to LBBFYR for this review copy - all opinions are my own.
Thank you to LBBFYR for this review copy - all opinions are my own.
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
5.0
Wow.
This was a powerful read and at times hard to read book as well. This book touched on police brutality and current race relations. As a woman of color this book made my heart heavy.
I know this is a sensitive topic but it’s one that NEEDS to be discussed. I felt the pain the characters felt while reading. Why am I not enough? Why is my skin color a problem? Why do I get stereotyped and judged all because of the color of my skin? These are things that have gone through my mind. I was raised to accept all people no matter their color, religion etc. So when others don’t follow suit it always makes me shake my head.
“Yes, I’m willing to die for this cause, but the fact that there’s even a chance that I’ll die, become a hashtag,be remembered briefly, and then be completely forgotten and marked as a statistic fucking terrifies me.”
Let this quote sink in….
I know there are lot of similar stories such as “The Hate U Give and “Dear Martin” but please don’t pass this story up. It’s a story that needs to be read. Marvin went through so much losing his twin, trying to break the stereotype of “not acting black”, wanting more for himself despite a society telling him he isn’t going to amount to anything. This was my first time reading anything by Jay Coles and it was an excellent read. This book will be going on my top reads list of 2018!
This was a powerful read and at times hard to read book as well. This book touched on police brutality and current race relations. As a woman of color this book made my heart heavy.
I know this is a sensitive topic but it’s one that NEEDS to be discussed. I felt the pain the characters felt while reading. Why am I not enough? Why is my skin color a problem? Why do I get stereotyped and judged all because of the color of my skin? These are things that have gone through my mind. I was raised to accept all people no matter their color, religion etc. So when others don’t follow suit it always makes me shake my head.
“Yes, I’m willing to die for this cause, but the fact that there’s even a chance that I’ll die, become a hashtag,be remembered briefly, and then be completely forgotten and marked as a statistic fucking terrifies me.”
Let this quote sink in….
I know there are lot of similar stories such as “The Hate U Give and “Dear Martin” but please don’t pass this story up. It’s a story that needs to be read. Marvin went through so much losing his twin, trying to break the stereotype of “not acting black”, wanting more for himself despite a society telling him he isn’t going to amount to anything. This was my first time reading anything by Jay Coles and it was an excellent read. This book will be going on my top reads list of 2018!
booktokbrie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.75
amppet22's review against another edition
5.0
This book hurts to read and it’s meant too. You feel the panic, the dread. The real life fear and you are angry at the injustice. And it’s so important. This story is so important because for those who may not understand that fear that so many people of color experience in there lives. Then this is the book. It’s a book about pain and loss but also hope throughout that, family, staying true to yourself and loving who you are. This book is one of the many reasons we protest against racism, against the murder of young black men and women. Against police brutality because lives are lost. Innocent lives based of ignorance and hate. No child should have to be lost to a police gun for walking, no one should be beaten up by an officer for just going into a candy shop. This book is real and is for everyone to listen too.
As a twin myself it was even more gut wrenching to imagine losing that person in your life. I had almosts with mine but to actually have lost them would destroy me. I kept reading and dreading the the moment when we knew, we all knew what’s going to happen. It’s what so many have to worry about and they shouldn’t have too. The People who are supposed to protect the community shouldn’t be the ones ripping it apart. And for any of those who don’t believe these things would happen, they do. They happen all the time and it needs to stop.
Please read this. Hold on to this. Share it. Especially to those who don’t understand, who are blind to the hate or the purpose of protests. This book matters so much. I will never forget it.
As a twin myself it was even more gut wrenching to imagine losing that person in your life. I had almosts with mine but to actually have lost them would destroy me. I kept reading and dreading the the moment when we knew, we all knew what’s going to happen. It’s what so many have to worry about and they shouldn’t have too. The People who are supposed to protect the community shouldn’t be the ones ripping it apart. And for any of those who don’t believe these things would happen, they do. They happen all the time and it needs to stop.
Please read this. Hold on to this. Share it. Especially to those who don’t understand, who are blind to the hate or the purpose of protests. This book matters so much. I will never forget it.