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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-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
5.0
It took me a long time to get to this book, but I'm so glad I finally did. This is such a powerful book, with a lot of great, diverse representation. It's not an easy read, especially since this was published three years ago and so many of the issues are still prevalent. Anger Is a Gift is definitely a must-read for anyone who likes activist fiction in YA, especially activist fiction that feels incredibly realistic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, and Racism
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Cursing
alisazhup's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
-Not a fan of how this author wrote their disabled character
-Some things just seemed like technological inaccuracies.The whole metal detector part was not the most believable to me
-The main characters weren't exactly one dimensional, but they were written as perfect and faultless (except for Esperanza) which made for boring reading sometimes. It was hard to connect with anyone
I liked the diverse cast of characters, the social justice plot, andthat the end wasn't wrapped up in a perfect bow . I know some people say that it was unrealistic for Moss and his friends to experience no homophobia, especially at school, and I agree, but I don't think it's a flaw. It's actually refreshing to read about someone who uses they/them pronouns, for example, and is never misgendered or deadnamed.
-Some things just seemed like technological inaccuracies.
-The main characters weren't exactly one dimensional, but they were written as perfect and faultless (except for Esperanza) which made for boring reading sometimes. It was hard to connect with anyone
I liked the diverse cast of characters, the social justice plot, and
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Ableism, Cursing, and Misogyny
alouette's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Very diverse and beautiful, but definitely a difficult read with a lot of tragedy. I have a lot of respect for the how the topics of racism, poverty, ableism, and more were handled. But I did find fault in how many of the side characters existed only to prop up the main character. Obviously they're his friends, but they felt very one dimensional compared to his (Moss') complexities.
Even if the ending is slightly ambiguous, it gives a strong message about a fight that's not over and how it will be fueled by support for each other- and anger, in the best way.
Even if the ending is slightly ambiguous, it gives a strong message about a fight that's not over and how it will be fueled by support for each other- and anger, in the best way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Grief, Police brutality, and Racism
Moderate: Gun violence and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Biphobia, Deadnaming, and Transphobia
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