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A review by boomeraang
The Awakening of Malcolm X by Tiffany D. Jackson, Ilyasah Shabazz
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
One of the great things about this novel is its portrayal of Malcolm X. He's not just a historical figure from a textbook - he's a nuanced and passionate young man with a supportive family. I loved hearing about his insecurities, his struggles being a black man in America, his journey to discovering Islam, etc. from a first-person perspective. There aren't many pieces of art that portray him as human and as vulnerable as he is in this novel (at least, in my experience).
My favorite thing about this novel is that it's a young adult book. It covers many issues like mass incarceration, the prison industrial complex, etc. - all concepts that I wish I knew about at a much younger age. I really hope this book becomes more popular, so more young people can read it.
My favorite thing about this novel is that it's a young adult book. It covers many issues like mass incarceration, the prison industrial complex, etc. - all concepts that I wish I knew about at a much younger age. I really hope this book becomes more popular, so more young people can read it.