What the community thinks
summary of 236 ratings (see reviews)
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Police brutality (7 reviewers), Gun violence (5 reviewers), Racism (3 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Death (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), and Racial slurs (1 reviewer)Moderate
Domestic abuse (5 reviewers), Gun violence (4 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), and Police brutality (1 reviewer)Minor
Cancer (3 reviewers), Cursing (1 reviewer), Panic attacks/disorders (1 reviewer), and Blood (1 reviewer)Moods
challenging 61%
hopeful 51%
reflective 42%
tense 30%
inspiring 28%
sad 26%
dark 21%
informative 21%
Pace
medium 48%
slow 2%
Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters centre-stage?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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In the stunning and hard-hitting sequel to the New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, incarcerated teen Quan writes letters to Justyce about his experiences in the American prison system.
Shortly after teenager Quan enters a not guilty plea for the shooting death of a police officer, he is placed in a holding cell to await trial. Through a series of flashbacks and letters to Justyce, the protagonist of Dear Martin, Quan's story unravels.
From a troubled childhood and bad timing to a coerced confession and prejudiced police work, Nic Stone's newest novel takes an unflinching look at the flawed practices and ideologies that discriminate against African American boys and minorities in the American justice system.
Buy Dear Justyce
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In the stunning and hard-hitting sequel to the New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, incarcerated teen Quan writes letters to Justyce about his experiences in the American prison system.
Shortly after teenager Quan enters a not guilty plea for the shooting death of a police officer, he is placed in a holding cell to await trial. Through a series of flashbacks and letters to Justyce, the protagonist of Dear Martin, Quan's story unravels.
From a troubled childhood and bad timing to a coerced confession and prejudiced police work, Nic Stone's newest novel takes an unflinching look at the flawed practices and ideologies that discriminate against African American boys and minorities in the American justice system.
What the community thinks
summary of 236 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Police brutality (7 reviewers), Gun violence (5 reviewers), Racism (3 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Death (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), and Racial slurs (1 reviewer)Moderate
Domestic abuse (5 reviewers), Gun violence (4 reviewers), Racism (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), and Police brutality (1 reviewer)Minor
Cancer (3 reviewers), Cursing (1 reviewer), Panic attacks/disorders (1 reviewer), and Blood (1 reviewer)Moods
challenging 61%
hopeful 51%
reflective 42%
tense 30%
inspiring 28%
sad 26%
dark 21%
informative 21%
Pace
medium 48%
slow 2%
Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters centre-stage?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating