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reading_thefineprint's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? N/A
5.0
This a coming of age that double as a coping with grief journey. The connections Reynolds makes throughout it also beautifully display how intertwined a city can be, regardless of its size.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Murder and Alcoholism
The main character works in a funeral, this is reveled on the back of the book, so there is a significant amount of death. Some of these occur in more intense ways than others, so be prepared for heavy topics.ihatecarlos8's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
4.25
Matt is really a lovable character and watching his character development was amazing. Jason Reynolds is also an amazing author writing books with great representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Murder
treereads's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Cancer
Minor: Murder
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