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rhikat93's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
janagaton's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first book I've read as an audio book, and I absolutely loved it! Starr's humor provides a great balance against all of the serious topics covered throughout the novel, such as police brutality, racism, etc. The movie adaptation is also very well-crafted.
carly_duckett's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.25
dawngerrity's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
jonique's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
devoe1se's review against another edition
5.0
WOW. This was not a light read by any means, but was so well written. This book highlights the roles of race and white privilege from a 16 year old black female's perspective. This topic is tough, especially with the uptick in deaths caused by police officers at traffic stops over the past several years. I highly recommend not attempting to push through this book and read it a few chapters per sitting to process the content. The author does a phenomenal job of truly putting you in the shoes of Starr, and experiencing such a tragic event through her eyes. It made me think about my own biases and actions on a daily basis and how I can change and make our world a more inclusive place when the news is filled with hatred and violence.
alsira98's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Racial slurs, and Police brutality
Moderate: Violence and Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug use
leticia26's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0