A review by dpearson5257
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam

dark emotional informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

I knew going into this book it would be very challenging and very emotional but man it was so beautifully done and so much better than I expected! It is a fiction story that was inspired by a true story, revolving around an incarcerated teen, wrongly convicted, the justice system, and racial injustice. It is a very traumatic read but so worth it. And the underlying theme of hope no matter what your circumstances are, just had me reeled in from the very beginning. I did have to stop a few times to gather myself because of how emotional it is. And loved it was written is prose, very intriguing read!!
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