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zaraven's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
a poetic exploration of what life we can grow in a world not made for living
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
manaledi's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick read and I wish I'd had more time with the characters. The use of language is one of the best parts of this book.
joghansah's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heykellyjensen's review against another edition
Wow, wow, wow. This little book, clocking in at under 100 pages, packs a punch. Told in poetic street language, it's the story of Buddy finding his own "where" in the world. He's surrounded by death and the place he finds his life and his light is a cemetery.
Moving, powerful, and just damn gorgeous to read. I'd love to hear this on audio because the language is incredible.
This was Jordan's only novel and now I am going to take a deep dive into her poetry.
Readers who want an urban-set story, this is a total winner. It's a coming of age romance.
Moving, powerful, and just damn gorgeous to read. I'd love to hear this on audio because the language is incredible.
This was Jordan's only novel and now I am going to take a deep dive into her poetry.
Readers who want an urban-set story, this is a total winner. It's a coming of age romance.
justcallmegeekyg's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
maggior's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-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
3.75
divad785's review against another edition
1.0
I did not enjoy this book at all. Angela and Buddy are best friends who find love and comfort in each other’s arms. While they escape their dysfunctional lives, they find refuge with each other. They explore sex and intimacy and live as if the world is only for them. The writing was confusing as it is written in their voice (broken phrases and sentences that don’t flow). Just not my favorite book.
brittdbean's review against another edition
5.0
Can I just tell you about the rhythm of the story? It ebbs and flows and rolls through your mind. The sincere and genuine love between Angela and Buddy is the naive yet unyielding love that I know I have experienced back when I was the kid who was going up against the world.
I read this in a sitting because the story soothed me. Although Angela and Buddy were living in the brokenhearted brooklyn they had love. There was always a struggle something going wrong but they were there for one another and they accepted the consequences of thier love... because the love was there; Buddy had his Angela and she had him.
Loved it. So poetic. I wish it was longer.
I read this in a sitting because the story soothed me. Although Angela and Buddy were living in the brokenhearted brooklyn they had love. There was always a struggle something going wrong but they were there for one another and they accepted the consequences of thier love... because the love was there; Buddy had his Angela and she had him.
Loved it. So poetic. I wish it was longer.