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kxc319's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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
3.75
Let me start by saying I believe Sharon Draper can do no wrong. I loved the definitions of bravery both implicitly and explicitly stated. I loved the inclusion of voting rights and the struggles of the time. I can totally picture using this book with students to discuss the reality of that time. The only fault in this book is that it left me wanting more. A story line about Stella and a white girl were left open. How did they move on? Did they help each other? Maybe I’m greedy but I just wanted more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Hate crime
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
greenedreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Racism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Slavery, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
katemch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Violence, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Hate crime
Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Vomit
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
I can tell that a lot of love went into writing this book. I love the idea of writing a narrative imagining what life must have been like for a relative when they were younger. This was beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Ableism, Violence, Classism, Hate crime, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent, Child death, Medical content, Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Animal death, Vomit, and Excrement
Lynchingcarissa230's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Stella lives in the south during the time when the country was segregated. One night Stella witnesses the KKK back in action. It was a terrifying encounter for her.
It seems that the KKK has come back just in time for people to register to vote. The fact that her father was ridiculed and made to take a test when registering to vote shows the deep prejudice and problems that African Americans have faced in this country.
Reading this book opened my eyes to a lot of issues that minorities still face when voting. It is sad that in a country that has always viewed itself as open and accepting has such problem with accepting people that are different than themselves. Some people may think that it's better or that the issues aren't as bad anymore but they are still happening. Books like this should be required reading in school.
It seems that the KKK has come back just in time for people to register to vote. The fact that her father was ridiculed and made to take a test when registering to vote shows the deep prejudice and problems that African Americans have faced in this country.
Reading this book opened my eyes to a lot of issues that minorities still face when voting. It is sad that in a country that has always viewed itself as open and accepting has such problem with accepting people that are different than themselves. Some people may think that it's better or that the issues aren't as bad anymore but they are still happening. Books like this should be required reading in school.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicide attempt
emileereadsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“Nobody had everything, but everybody has something to offer.”
When the KKK reappears in the small segregated town that Stella and her family live in, it sets off a chain reaction of events that make the townspeople redefine their alliances and what principles they are going to stand for.
I appreciate the truthful but careful nature in which Draper handles the emotions and realities of the segregated South. She doesn’t hide things from the reader, but treats each interaction and event with care.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
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