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A review by meemawreads
Long Division by Kiese Laymon
challenging
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I picked this book up because I was intrigued by reading half a book, flipping it over, and reading the book-within-the-book next. I’ll admit I’m not smart enough for time travel stories, but I still LOVED this book despite my confusion.
In the first book City Coldson, a Mississippi teen in 2013, comes across a strange book with no author in which a kid named City Coldson is the main character… but in 1985. I read that this was initially published with the books in alternating chapters but the author intended it to be read this way, so even though I was confused I’m glad I experienced it as intended. I adore City and the voice of this whole book, I love the playful language, I admire the ability to write kids who don’t understand everything without coming off as adults playing ignorant. If you have the patience and are comfortable not knowing everything, this book is a fun ride. Four and a half taters 🥔🥔🥔🥔🍠/🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
In the first book City Coldson, a Mississippi teen in 2013, comes across a strange book with no author in which a kid named City Coldson is the main character… but in 1985. I read that this was initially published with the books in alternating chapters but the author intended it to be read this way, so even though I was confused I’m glad I experienced it as intended. I adore City and the voice of this whole book, I love the playful language, I admire the ability to write kids who don’t understand everything without coming off as adults playing ignorant. If you have the patience and are comfortable not knowing everything, this book is a fun ride. Four and a half taters 🥔🥔🥔🥔🍠/🥔🥔🥔🥔🥔
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism