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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
I would give this book a hell of a lot more that 5 stars, it gets a billion of them. This is probably one of the best books I've read in many many years. It was an incredible rollercoaster story that kept me gripped to the book and not wanting to put it down until I completed it. I even took it to work and read it in my lunch break.
Please please please people need to read this book.
Please please please people need to read this book.
I'm completely editing my review because I don't think I went into enough depth to explain how I feel about it.
You know the saying: "The book is always better than the movie" ?
In reality that's just not true, I loved the movie of this book and thought it was really well executed. My problem with the book was the language. I am someone who does not swear. Ever. So I felt almost uncomfortable reading this with at least 2 swear words per page.
Whilst I try to believe it doesn't take away from the story, it significantly more difficult to indulge in when you don't feel comfortable doing it.
The plot itself was excellent, inspirational and important for the current teenage generation.
If you are completely unbothered by rude language then you should 100% read this, it just wasn't so much for me.
You know the saying: "The book is always better than the movie" ?
In reality that's just not true, I loved the movie of this book and thought it was really well executed. My problem with the book was the language. I am someone who does not swear. Ever. So I felt almost uncomfortable reading this with at least 2 swear words per page.
Whilst I try to believe it doesn't take away from the story, it significantly more difficult to indulge in when you don't feel comfortable doing it.
The plot itself was excellent, inspirational and important for the current teenage generation.
If you are completely unbothered by rude language then you should 100% read this, it just wasn't so much for me.
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Xenophobia, Blood, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
5/5 stars. This book is so eye-opening and powerful and I highly recommend it.
Beautifully written, from a side not too many people see. I cried, I laughed and most importantly learned how important our voices are.
dark
inspiring
sad
slow-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:
No
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
i expected it to be like any other high school drama, but it was definitely something more, a drama, a call to