lilliangretsinger's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Very powerful book. Highly recommend reading.
Sidenote: I loved the Fresh Prince of Bel air references.
Sidenote: I loved the Fresh Prince of Bel air references.
maggieshield17's review against another edition
5.0
“You mean when you called Khalil a drug dealer?”
He nods. “Even if he was, I knew that boy. Watched him grow up with you. He was more than any bad decision he made.”
very very good; very very good range of perspectives and questions; very very very important
He nods. “Even if he was, I knew that boy. Watched him grow up with you. He was more than any bad decision he made.”
very very good; very very good range of perspectives and questions; very very very important
chauf's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
bloodwitch's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.0
lilly03088272's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.75
kassireneew's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 not 4
Wow!! What a book. This was a very heavy and eye-opening story. It is heartfelt and emotional. I am glad I came across this book and decided to read it. I highly recommend this book. It gave a perspective that media doesn’t show. It was a great book to read to gain perspective most often won’t have. So many touching words have stuck with me throughout this entire book. I like to highlight quotes that stick out to me and this book has more than any other book I have ever read.
Wow!! What a book. This was a very heavy and eye-opening story. It is heartfelt and emotional. I am glad I came across this book and decided to read it. I highly recommend this book. It gave a perspective that media doesn’t show. It was a great book to read to gain perspective most often won’t have. So many touching words have stuck with me throughout this entire book. I like to highlight quotes that stick out to me and this book has more than any other book I have ever read.
sadhbhanne's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
metteanna's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.75
melaniexyz's review against another edition
reflective
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? No
5.0
A must-read. Heartbreaking. Real. Breathtaking.
I saw some reviews critiquing the writing style of this book - it is a young adult book meaning it’s not going to have a massive vocabulary or perfect diction.
It’s a heavy read, but a necessary one.
I saw some reviews critiquing the writing style of this book - it is a young adult book meaning it’s not going to have a massive vocabulary or perfect diction.
It’s a heavy read, but a necessary one.