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knerbbie's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.75
alizardbreath716's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
norimee's review against another edition
2.5
An important and interesting story being set in the middle of police brutality and BLM protests.
But I just hated the dynamic between Happi, Genny, Derek and Ximena. The way Happi is strong armed into the trip, without asking, without *caring*, without talking *ar all* about what she thinks and then springing additional (highly problematic) people on her. The way the story portrays it as a capital sin to not be close with your siblings. "Sisters are supposed to be able to speak to one another about anything, their bond more secure than any safe under lock and key."
It's great, if you are close to your sibling. But it's OKAY not to be. This is nothing to feel guilty about. Family members aren't always also your best friends, and they don't have to be.
This really put me off and made we want to dnf the book several times.
The twist with Kezi's death towards the end is also a bit much and takes a lot of the meaning and importance from the story. It suddenly transforms the story into something else, something more mundane, less impactfull.
I'm disappointed with this story.
But I just hated the dynamic between Happi, Genny, Derek and Ximena. The way Happi is strong armed into the trip, without asking, without *caring*, without talking *ar all* about what she thinks and then springing additional (highly problematic) people on her. The way the story portrays it as a capital sin to not be close with your siblings. "Sisters are supposed to be able to speak to one another about anything, their bond more secure than any safe under lock and key."
It's great, if you are close to your sibling. But it's OKAY not to be. This is nothing to feel guilty about. Family members aren't always also your best friends, and they don't have to be.
This really put me off and made we want to dnf the book several times.
The twist with Kezi's death towards the end is also a bit much and takes a lot of the meaning and importance from the story. It suddenly transforms the story into something else, something more mundane, less impactfull.
I'm disappointed with this story.
brendalovesbooks's review
I finally decided to give up on this one. The thing is, just because a book has good things to say doesn’t automatically give it a free pass. It still needs to be interesting and engaging, and I was so bored while reading this.
ambreadbookss's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
itsmeayo's review
1.0
I'm going back to mystery and romance novels. imma try scfi and fantasy later but this right here, not for me
marieintheraw's review
4.0
I love how this sister-author duo writes character relationships so much.
paperbagforahelmet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
myriadreads's review
4.0
One of the Good Ones is a story about the love between sisters, second chances, authenticity, and social justice. Kezi is an activist with a huge online following. She's an A student, dependable and respectful, certainly one of the "good ones." She wants to make her mark on the world, but her life is cut short when she dies in police custody following her arrest at a protest. Her sister Happi is the other sister, the one who cuts class to hang with boys and just gets ok grades. She's talented on stage, but has no idea what she wants to do with her life. After Kezi's death, older sister Genny plans a road trip in her memory, following plans that Kezi left behind. The two remaining sisters, along with a couple of friends, set out to visit havens listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The story flashes from the present day road trip into the past, and is told from the perspective of Happi and Kezi. As the survivors grapple with their role in their sister's loss, and try to imagine the future without her, another shocking twist will change their lives forever. Available instantly on Hoopla as an audiobook: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13394927
crystijaq's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Some parts of the story really dragged on. But, when it picked up, I was really glad I stuck with the story. Turned out to be really great.