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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
- I see how this was such a topical book upon reading even the first chapter
- I liked Emira as a character and had mad respect for her being off of social media. However given the context of her friends and how online/social media-obsessed they were I found it a little more hard to believe. Being surrounded by people who are online makes it harder to be offline as she seemed to be. They also never go into WHY she's off social media... which is so important and should be addressed further beyond "omg we should've gotten you an Instagram for your birthday"
- I hated Kelley and upon the second half of the book I hate Alix and how both were CLEARLY participating in our modern version of racism that pretends to be colorblind while simultaneously fetishizing certain aspects of black culture. I was so satisfied with the ending and having Emira cut ties with both parties, who were clearly toxic in their own different rights.
- Kelley's manner of speaking really reminded me of an ex and omg it was hard to read this relationship between him and Emira ensue. Once Alix tells her "humiliating story" I do feel bad for her in the lens of having people just come on to your property without permission. But the circumstances regarding her dumb ass high school relationship were all on her. The biggest question the story prompts here is similar to "Do The Right Thing" I think. Was Alix wrong for calling the police? Should she have considered how it would impact the lives of those who the police would be engaging with? Is she responsible for the actions of the law enforcement, for both this moment in high school and for the instance with Emira at Market Depot? In my eyes she is not, and that is were I empathize with her being outcasted in high school. But clearly she has not learned the lessons from it that she should have, and that's were the demonstration of the ignorance and egoism of humanity really shines in this novel. Especially seeing how shitty of a mother Alex could be and how shitty of a "boyfriend" Kelley could be... they were fleshed out characters but did not redeem themselves or change throughout the novel, so they needed to be cut lol. Whereas Emira makes a complete arc, leaving me satisfied.
- I don't want to re-read this book again but finishing it had me REALLY interested to know what other people think and have discussed in regards to this book. Curious to read some reviews and watch videos on it.
- I liked Emira as a character and had mad respect for her being off of social media. However given the context of her friends and how online/social media-obsessed they were I found it a little more hard to believe. Being surrounded by people who are online makes it harder to be offline as she seemed to be. They also never go into WHY she's off social media... which is so important and should be addressed further beyond "omg we should've gotten you an Instagram for your birthday"
- I hated Kelley and upon the second half of the book I hate Alix and how both were CLEARLY participating in our modern version of racism that pretends to be colorblind while simultaneously fetishizing certain aspects of black culture. I was so satisfied with the ending and having Emira cut ties with both parties, who were clearly toxic in their own different rights.
- Kelley's manner of speaking really reminded me of an ex and omg it was hard to read this relationship between him and Emira ensue. Once Alix tells her "humiliating story" I do feel bad for her in the lens of having people just come on to your property without permission. But the circumstances regarding her dumb ass high school relationship were all on her. The biggest question the story prompts here is similar to "Do The Right Thing" I think. Was Alix wrong for calling the police? Should she have considered how it would impact the lives of those who the police would be engaging with? Is she responsible for the actions of the law enforcement, for both this moment in high school and for the instance with Emira at Market Depot? In my eyes she is not, and that is were I empathize with her being outcasted in high school. But clearly she has not learned the lessons from it that she should have, and that's were the demonstration of the ignorance and egoism of humanity really shines in this novel. Especially seeing how shitty of a mother Alex could be and how shitty of a "boyfriend" Kelley could be... they were fleshed out characters but did not redeem themselves or change throughout the novel, so they needed to be cut lol. Whereas Emira makes a complete arc, leaving me satisfied.
- I don't want to re-read this book again but finishing it had me REALLY interested to know what other people think and have discussed in regards to this book. Curious to read some reviews and watch videos on it.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Very readable and poses some interesting situations for debates.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Quick, compelling read with interesting perspectives.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Much better than originally anticipated. I enjoyed how all three stories of the characters interlaced and showed everyone’s true side.
emotional
inspiring
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
