clevelandpoet 's review for:

American Street by Ibi Zoboi

5.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A beautiful multilayered story. Full of grit, emotion and authenticity. Character driven with a thread of magical realism throughout. A reminder to always remember who you are and to keep hope inside you

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, Deportation

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Bullying, Drug use, Police brutality