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All American Boys by Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely

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jennrocca's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. I loved this book. It’s the conversation and the perspectives every person needs to hear. The characters are complex and thoughtful. Just well done.

coffeecomrade's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

tiffany8's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bwray1's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

latterman's review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

kat_fields's review

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challenging dark hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Is this a perfect book? No. Is it an important book that tackles current issues around racial justice? Yes. Does it get even my most reluctant readers invested and turning pages? Without fail.