A review by readwithmika
Dear Martin by Nic Stone

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Wow. Many people have recommended this book and I can’t believe it took me this long to read. There was so much depth the author was able to put into this book and I worry my words won’t do justice to how gripping this book is. She does such an honest job of displaying the complexity of being Black in America. There are layers to the characters and a realness that resonates deeply. As a Black woman, it was hard to read at times because of how real the events of the book were. Many times as I was reading, I was reminded of a news headline where a Black person was the victim of racism. Even so, I believe this book is a must read. It is deeply moving and ought to cause us all to reflect on our own experience, bias, and stereotypes.
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