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All American Boys by Jason Reynolds

50 reviews

nikmahie's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I feel like this book could have been way more. There’s a lot of ‘unfinished’ things, which annoys me. But besides that: it’s a ‘nice’ read, that makes you reflect on yourself and the society we live in.

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kristensreading's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

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

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adamderb's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring 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

4.25

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bookshelfbybub's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book masterfully situates two boys at the center of a major political discussion. It blends the personal and the political, highlighting how they can never be separated. Much like Chaim Potok’s The Chosen, it also highlights how members of the same cultural community can react to the same events with different perspectives. Some of the strongest moments in this book occur when characters are put into direct, uncomfortable confrontation with each other. Their experiences and emotions at all times feel human.

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