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mctumenas's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I have read in a while. I'm really glad I choose the audible edition- the narrator is excellent. This story felt like a revisit to To Kill a Mockingbird, some of the Hardy Boys mysteries and a coming of age tale. Great character development across the board.
Especially today, as we slide backwards as a country, with a growing acceptance of racism, this feels like a book that shows the good, the bad and the ugly, but helps to see a ray of hope.
Especially today, as we slide backwards as a country, with a growing acceptance of racism, this feels like a book that shows the good, the bad and the ugly, but helps to see a ray of hope.
jmsmusings's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars for this one. It is a mix of To Kill A Mockingbird and Stand By Me. ❤️
ahughes87's review against another edition
5.0
“It’s not a matter if we have prejudices-we do. It’s a matter of understanding those instincts and fighting against them.”
I couldn’t put this one down. @aeskens has a way of making you feel like you’re living right in the story and creates such compelling characters. This will be a great read for high school English/Literature classes and book clubs. #goodreadschallenge
I couldn’t put this one down. @aeskens has a way of making you feel like you’re living right in the story and creates such compelling characters. This will be a great read for high school English/Literature classes and book clubs. #goodreadschallenge
h20baby's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-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? No
5.0
agiangregorio's review against another edition
4.0
Good coming of age
This novel follows the story of an eleven year old, poor white boy, his mother and neighbor over an eventful summer when a new black family moves to town. This is a coming of age story where the main character confronts racism, bullying and how to navigate the world around him. There is a mystery and a lot of action as you get deeper into the book. It was an easy and enjoyable read and an interesting story with lots of twists and turns
This novel follows the story of an eleven year old, poor white boy, his mother and neighbor over an eventful summer when a new black family moves to town. This is a coming of age story where the main character confronts racism, bullying and how to navigate the world around him. There is a mystery and a lot of action as you get deeper into the book. It was an easy and enjoyable read and an interesting story with lots of twists and turns
laurapeden's review against another edition
5.0
I haven’t been able to write a proper review for over a month. I know nothing I say right now will do this book justice. I don’t always connect with slow burns but this one really worked for me. Part crime novel, part coming-of-age story. And very timely considering what’s still happening to black people in this country
scervantes2323's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
aj_yogi's review against another edition
5.0
Boady is busy trying to figure out how to leave his hometown when a missing persons case piques his interest. Him and his new friend across the road uncover more than they bargain for and learn about themselves in the process.
This is the second book I've read by Allen Eskens and, again, I loved it. I will be reading more by him for sure!
This is the second book I've read by Allen Eskens and, again, I loved it. I will be reading more by him for sure!
jaheitland's review against another edition
4.0
A mystery set in the bicentennial year in Missouri. There is some embezzling from a drywall business and the lady who happens to be black goes missing. Boady learns about the case in a current events class and plays detective on his journeys into the woods along with his new neighbor and friend Thomas who also happens be be black. There is a group of people who call themselves the CORPS, somewhat like the KKK, that are at the heart of the story. There is lots of adventure and hidden clues in the story.