What the community thinks
summary of 380 ratings (see reviews)
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Police brutality (12 reviewers), Gun violence (11 reviewers), Racism (9 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Domestic abuse (4 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (4 reviewers), Violence (4 reviewers), Confinement (3 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Racial slurs (3 reviewers), Murder (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (2 reviewers), Forced institutionalization (2 reviewers), Cursing (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), and Toxic relationship (1 reviewer)Moderate
Domestic abuse (9 reviewers), Gun violence (7 reviewers), Police brutality (4 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Racism (3 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Drug use (2 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Cancer (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Minor
Cancer (4 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Gun violence (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moods
challenging 57%
hopeful 53%
reflective 44%
inspiring 42%
tense 38%
sad 30%
informative 25%
dark 22%
funny 1%
adventurous 0%
lighthearted 0%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%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 380 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Police brutality (12 reviewers), Gun violence (11 reviewers), Racism (9 reviewers), Death (4 reviewers), Domestic abuse (4 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (4 reviewers), Violence (4 reviewers), Confinement (3 reviewers), Mental illness (3 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Racial slurs (3 reviewers), Murder (3 reviewers), Emotional abuse (2 reviewers), Forced institutionalization (2 reviewers), Cursing (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), and Toxic relationship (1 reviewer)Moderate
Domestic abuse (9 reviewers), Gun violence (7 reviewers), Police brutality (4 reviewers), Physical abuse (3 reviewers), Racism (3 reviewers), Child abuse (2 reviewers), Drug use (2 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Addiction (1 reviewer), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Cancer (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Emotional abuse (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Grief (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Minor
Cancer (4 reviewers), Panic attacks/disorders (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Alcoholism (1 reviewer), Cursing (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Domestic abuse (1 reviewer), Drug use (1 reviewer), Gun violence (1 reviewer), Mental illness (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Terminal illness (1 reviewer), Toxic relationship (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moods
challenging 57%
hopeful 53%
reflective 44%
inspiring 42%
tense 38%
sad 30%
informative 25%
dark 22%
funny 1%
adventurous 0%
lighthearted 0%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Average rating