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ruthnessly's review against another edition
this would probably be great for young children and easily accessible for them! i'm not rating it because it's clearly not for me. i borrowed it from the library because i'm waiting for my other evaristo hold :x
btpbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
This is a quick read under 100 pages. It is written as if the boy is talking directly to his mother and how he ended up murdered. Its a tough, emotional and raw read that still happens to this day and how one decision can change your entire life. Heartbreaking read. Impacts the reader. One I won’t be able to forget for a long time.
engrossedreader's review against another edition
3.0
A short novella about life as a teen in London and the intersection of gang violence. Hard hitting themes about relationships and effects of gangs in the community. Wonderfully narrated.
lorenadale's review against another edition
4.0
verrrrrry short. duhr. trying to reach my reading goal.
ngl really goofy up until the very last page. the thought of a grown woman sitting down to write Raaaah! and Mandem is quite funny.
ending was excellently executed. tbh just goes to show how easy it is for youngins to get mixed up with the wrong people. Iceland on top.
ngl really goofy up until the very last page. the thought of a grown woman sitting down to write Raaaah! and Mandem is quite funny.
ending was excellently executed. tbh just goes to show how easy it is for youngins to get mixed up with the wrong people. Iceland on top.
minnietimperley's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katlinstirling_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tosmeabook27's review against another edition
4.0
Oh my my, this one really is for the children, its such an important story that everyone should read at least once.
han_reads_13579's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
rachelygr's review against another edition
2.0
My main issue was how short this book/novella was. Bernardine Evaristo always writes engaging characters in realistic scenarios but the plot choices in this book made it fall flat for me.