Reviews

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely

nikmahie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I feel like this book could have been way more. There’s a lot of ‘unfinished’ things, which annoys me. But besides that: it’s a ‘nice’ read, that makes you reflect on yourself and the society we live in. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Police brutality, Violence, and Death of parent

krtfkurnick's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? No

4.0

lovebooks314's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked this book especially if you are looking for a banned book to read

ankatriendr's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

gbeckner's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

wicklh1's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative sad tense fast-paced

4.25

jennrocca's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. I loved this book. It’s the conversation and the perspectives every person needs to hear. The characters are complex and thoughtful. Just well done.

coffeecomrade's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

tiffany8's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

bwray1's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad 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