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bzliz's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Starr and her family are beautifully rich characters. There’s so much complexity to each of them (Sekani less so but he gets a pass for being the youngest) and I think it’s a great credit to Angie Thomas that she was able to make all of them so flawed and real and show their individual growth during an immensely stressful time in their lives.
The only reason this isn’t a five star read for me is that some of the Williamson scenes felt heavy handed and clunky. Hailey’s awful behavior was somehow too much and not enough at the same time. There was so much going on with everything that there was bound to be a low point. Some points are earned back for when Starr punches her in the face though.
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Murder, and Police brutality
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Racial slurs
Note about the use of racial slurs: I’ve tagged this because they are present however they are only said by POC, most notably during segments of song lyrics.trashgobby's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Grief, Murder, Gun violence, Hate crime, and Police brutality
Moderate: Body shaming, Blood, Bullying, Cursing, Child death, Cultural appropriation, Sexism, Misogyny, Classism, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Violence, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, and Emotional abuse
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Violence, Classism, Alcohol, Child death, Police brutality, Xenophobia, Blood, Physical abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Infidelity
normandie77's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
It is incredibly relevent to what is occurring in our country and the impact of systemic racism.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Gun violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Cursing, and Gaslighting
Minor: Addiction and Child death
jenijenocide's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Police brutality, and Racism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
mysafe_place's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Losing loved ones, them being killed even though they did nothing wrong, rasicm in all kinds of forms, the stories of black people who have to endure all of that and more, it is simply astonishing how Angie Thomas brought all of that together in one book. It is so informativ yet emotional at the same time and it expands your horizon.
Besides that, Angie Thomas provides us with various different perspectives on this important topic whilst developing these characters in such a good way (especially the main protagonist, Starr). I also loved the way that all names had some special meaning behind it.
All in all a great book about a topic which we have to talk about. I definitely recommend it!
Graphic: Police brutality, Addiction, Death, Gun violence, Grief, Xenophobia, Mass/school shootings, Racism, Drug use, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Blood and Bullying
beatle426's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Grief, Hate crime, Violence, Murder, Racism, Racial slurs, and Gun violence
jholdam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Hate crime, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Police brutality, Racism, Violence, Grief, and Racial slurs
heathermcc54321's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Physical abuse, Classism, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Death, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Vomit, and Child death
lshorner's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Gore, Child death, Police brutality, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual content, Racial slurs, Grief, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Stalking, and Cancer
Minor: Physical abuse and Vomit
There is a scene where arson is committed. There are also drug additions and liquor addictions.