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349wass 's review for:
American Street
by Ibi Zoboi
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a difficult read in that I know people have lived Fabiola’s life—a chance to come to the US, separation from a parent, having to navigate a new country in a crowded home you barely know (the home or the people). Navigating school, friendship, first love, all with an undercurrent of violence and drugs. Zoboi does an excellent job of making it possible to experience life as Fab does.