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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
I loved getting the backstory to Lisa and Mav. Understanding where they came from and who they were as teens added more layers to the story.
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I liked this book BETTER than "The Hate U Give"
"The Hate U Give" was written at a time of racial unrest (the beginning of it really). It tackled police relations, protesting, standing up, etc. It was eye opening and due to its well written nature, very deserving of the awards it won.
"Concrete Rose" is written in a universe set before "The Hate U Give." Instead of race relations, we tackle gang violence. The lack of positive role models and father figures in young black men's lives. I LOVED Maverick's story, a young man who has gotten two different women pregnant by being stupid. Yet he wants to be better. He knows he can't end up like his dad (who is behind bars). Maverick knows that if he slings drugs, while he earns more money, his life is at greater risk to end far too early. What about his children? What about his mother who needs him to help pay the bills?
This is a story that is JUST as relevant to the Black experience as "The Hate U Give." I wish "Concrete Rose" was getting equal publicity. It deserves it!! I encourage you to try it for yourselves!!
I liked this book BETTER than "The Hate U Give"
"The Hate U Give" was written at a time of racial unrest (the beginning of it really). It tackled police relations, protesting, standing up, etc. It was eye opening and due to its well written nature, very deserving of the awards it won.
"Concrete Rose" is written in a universe set before "The Hate U Give." Instead of race relations, we tackle gang violence. The lack of positive role models and father figures in young black men's lives. I LOVED Maverick's story, a young man who has gotten two different women pregnant by being stupid. Yet he wants to be better. He knows he can't end up like his dad (who is behind bars). Maverick knows that if he slings drugs, while he earns more money, his life is at greater risk to end far too early. What about his children? What about his mother who needs him to help pay the bills?
This is a story that is JUST as relevant to the Black experience as "The Hate U Give." I wish "Concrete Rose" was getting equal publicity. It deserves it!! I encourage you to try it for yourselves!!
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
This books rating is spot on. I think you really need to have read The Hate U Give before you could fully appreciate this story. I can’t believe I waited so long to read it and I’m glad I finally made myself put it in my rotation. So many good books out there but if you’ve been waiting to try this one, don’t wait any longer!