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brynalexa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.0
Loved the cast of characters in the audiobook. Great concept. I loved how all the stories slightly intertwined, I wished they would have more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Death of parent, Child death, Fatphobia, and Racism
Minor: Alcohol
cassy_smith's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. Highly recommend the audiobook too. Each section is read by a different person and it really brings the stories to life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, and Death
kimveach's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
I don't know how to review this. It was vivid, raw, and disturbing. So I didn't "like" it, but I'm glad I listened to it. If you want to understand how privileged you are, this book will help. It's a series of monologs - better to listen to than read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Trafficking, Child death, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Gun violence, Medical content, and Toxic relationship
ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition
I liked some of the short stories better than others and none of them felt finished- just a tiny glimpse into their lives. Maybe that was the point and it was just lost on me, but no matter the reason I just wasn’t really enjoying myself.
The audiobook production was entertaining and I appreciated that there was a different narrator for every character.
The audiobook production was entertaining and I appreciated that there was a different narrator for every character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
badmom's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Intriguing set of vignettes centered on people living in/associated with a Harlem apartment building targeted for gentrification. The characters’ flaws are highlighted but with loving care; they struggle because they’re at the mercy of a racist & classist system.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Classism, and Racism
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Cursing, Alcohol, and Bullying
Minor: Homophobia, Sexism, and Sexual content
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