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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
Wow. This is an Incredibly powerful book. A Must-read.
This audiobook better receive some Odyssey love! I listened to the MP3 with my Odyssey ears and it sounded just about perfect--the only flaw was Haley's voice, but I think her voice was meant to be "annoying valley girl."
I cried and I laughed, which is a sign of a great read. Star's family is wonderful--supportive, yet with flaws, and their love makes this book. So many great topics are covered in this one--blended families, coming of age friendships, police brutality, racism, first loves, black lives matter, activism, and I can't forget Black Jesus.
Can't wait to see how many awards this book and author receive--it's just darn good.
I cried and I laughed, which is a sign of a great read. Star's family is wonderful--supportive, yet with flaws, and their love makes this book. So many great topics are covered in this one--blended families, coming of age friendships, police brutality, racism, first loves, black lives matter, activism, and I can't forget Black Jesus.
Can't wait to see how many awards this book and author receive--it's just darn good.
emotional
informative
inspiring
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:
Complicated
informative
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Belangrijk onderwerp en ik denk dat het boek ook heel toegankelijk is voor tieners en jongeren, wat dit specifiek boek nog belangrijker maakt.
This is an amazing book. I can't stop thinking about different sections throughout the book.
When I have a police officer behind me I don't think anything of it. I've gotten pulled over for things in the past and I never have to be afraid that I'm going to get arrested or shot. This is not the reality for too many people. This book is so real.
I think this should be required reading for everyone. People don't understand Black Lives Matter. This explains it in the most basic way.
Are you serious right now?” Hailey asks. “What’s wrong with saying his life matters too?” “His life always matters more!” My voice is gruff, and my throat is tight. “That’s the problem!”
I hope more books like this get out there. People need to keep talking. One of my favorite quotes that is so real but so sad is this...
"That's the problem. We let people say stuff, and they say it so much that it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?"
This book will stay with me. And that last page? Wow.
When I have a police officer behind me I don't think anything of it. I've gotten pulled over for things in the past and I never have to be afraid that I'm going to get arrested or shot. This is not the reality for too many people. This book is so real.
I think this should be required reading for everyone. People don't understand Black Lives Matter. This explains it in the most basic way.
Are you serious right now?” Hailey asks. “What’s wrong with saying his life matters too?” “His life always matters more!” My voice is gruff, and my throat is tight. “That’s the problem!”
I hope more books like this get out there. People need to keep talking. One of my favorite quotes that is so real but so sad is this...
"That's the problem. We let people say stuff, and they say it so much that it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What's the point of having a voice if you're gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn't be?"
This book will stay with me. And that last page? Wow.
I read this whole book in one day... I had other things I should have done but nope I only read. It was a lot to process and I'm sure I'll be processing it a bunch morning forward.