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All American Boys by Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely

lovebooks314's review against another edition

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4.0

I really liked this book especially if you are looking for a banned book to read

ankatriendr's review against another edition

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dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.5

gbeckner's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

wicklh1's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative sad tense fast-paced

4.25

jennrocca's review against another edition

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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.