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raechae's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nichughes's review
5.0
Impeccable writing, per usual. Loved the sense of place, Ray’s internal musings, Pepper getting a bit more spotlight. And just like in HS, Dion Graham’s narration is excellent.
dblong3's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.75
teensyslews's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
sriccardi's review
3.0
Largely didn't click for me, but probably because I realized a third in this was a sequel lol. Will revisit when i read harlem shuffle!
johngreely's review against another edition
3.5
I like Colson Whitehead a lot, and this was perfectly enjoyable. But to be honest the story didn't do a lot for me. The world is nice as always, and I breezed through the book, but left a little to be desired overall.
thatbookishwriter's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
aea023's review
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This one was a slog to get through. It wasn't terrible, but I didn't feel the desire to read it non stop.
I do think that this book definitely explores the intricacies of what happens when there are systemic failures in society. High poverty leading to high crime. Lack of infrastructure to support growth. Lack of social programs to support neighborhoods. And the corruption that comes from unchecked power. Which all describes the 1970s in New York to a T.
Overall rating 3.5
I do think that this book definitely explores the intricacies of what happens when there are systemic failures in society. High poverty leading to high crime. Lack of infrastructure to support growth. Lack of social programs to support neighborhoods. And the corruption that comes from unchecked power. Which all describes the 1970s in New York to a T.
Overall rating 3.5
parenthesis_enjoyer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Death, and Alcohol
Minor: Racial slurs, Classism, Racism, and Police brutality
katpeaspanen's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0