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bookmeabreak's review against another edition
3.0
Some stores were really good, other i wanted to end immediately
raynerayne's review
4.0
Favorite short stories are Fighter, Monkeyman, and Kitty & Mack: A Love Story. My only complaint is that the narrators are always so vague and we don't know basic information about them (such as name, age, and gender) until at least halfway through the story, if even then. Otherwise, the stories remain light while still being touching, and the page count is relatively low so it's a quick read.
4.5 stars. This was such a hard one to rate since I do believe with all my heart that it deserves 5 but I couldn't ignore the nagging peeve mentioned above, unfortunately! Aaargghhhh.
4.5 stars. This was such a hard one to rate since I do believe with all my heart that it deserves 5 but I couldn't ignore the nagging peeve mentioned above, unfortunately! Aaargghhhh.
engmls1724's review
4.0
This series of short stories explores the lives of the residents of 145th Street in Harlem. Some of the stories intersect and mention other members of 145th Street, while others are separate from the overall premise. Most of the stories were authentic and had enjoyable characters/situations. However, a couple of the stories seemed to drag or weren’t as engaging.
jerseygirl_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
devinboehmer's review
5.0
Loved this, and am eager to read more of Walter Dean Meyers’s work! Really wish I read this collection as a young adult. Each story was brief but packed with a variety of humor, plot intrigue, and in many cases, heavy themes depicting the daily struggles that black people face in Harlem, yet wrapped up with such a hopeful tone. I enjoyed that while each story was unique, they all flowed together to create a holistic view of the vibrancy that is Harlem!
bettyboop25's review
2.0
This book did not keep me interested at all but I think that maybe I am too old for this type of book.
bisoug150's review
2.0
This was a cool book to read. I love the concept of writing about a street and the people lives on it.
But the writing style was a bit hard for me to read.
I believe this book would be enjoyed more by someone who either comes from around there (since the book is based on real people and events) or someone who lives a life closer to the ones presented.
The book is still good. But I do not think I will be visiting this author again.
But the writing style was a bit hard for me to read.
I believe this book would be enjoyed more by someone who either comes from around there (since the book is based on real people and events) or someone who lives a life closer to the ones presented.
The book is still good. But I do not think I will be visiting this author again.