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A review by takarakei
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
It was very well narrated. I loved the theme of art being therapeutic and a way for people to express and connect. This was my first novel in verse, but I think especially on audiobook it reads very much like a novel and I would’ve liked more poetry to the prose.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Bullying