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sarahvandale 's review for:
American Street
by Ibi Zoboi
“But then I realize that everyone is climbing their own mountain here in America. They are tall and mighty and they live in the hearts and everyday lives of the people.”
Book trigger warnings: racism, xenophobia, domestic abuse, slutshaming, drugs, death, murder, police brutality
American Street by Ibi Zoboi is a beautiful, heavy, and heart-wrenching story that deals with a lot of difficult, yet very real topics. I loved Fabiola as a character. She had a bit of innocence with her, but was also gritty and determined. The grief and emotions Fabiola experiences throughout the story are presented in a beautiful, raw way.
Although definitely problematic, I really liked Fabiola’s relationship and the way it portrayed the giddy, yet complex feelings of a first love. I also loved the way Zoboi included different elements of Haitian culture and Fabiola’s religion into the story.
And that ending. It was heartbreaking and completely unexpected, but so well done.
Overall, there weren’t many things I didn’t love about this book. I absolutely, definitely, positively recommend this book for everyone.
Book trigger warnings: racism, xenophobia, domestic abuse, slutshaming, drugs, death, murder, police brutality
American Street by Ibi Zoboi is a beautiful, heavy, and heart-wrenching story that deals with a lot of difficult, yet very real topics. I loved Fabiola as a character. She had a bit of innocence with her, but was also gritty and determined. The grief and emotions Fabiola experiences throughout the story are presented in a beautiful, raw way.
Although definitely problematic, I really liked Fabiola’s relationship and the way it portrayed the giddy, yet complex feelings of a first love. I also loved the way Zoboi included different elements of Haitian culture and Fabiola’s religion into the story.
And that ending. It was heartbreaking and completely unexpected, but so well done.
Overall, there weren’t many things I didn’t love about this book. I absolutely, definitely, positively recommend this book for everyone.