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laurahuskinson's review
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Violence, Confinement, and Police brutality
Minor: Slavery
elizabeth_delozier's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
One of my favorite books ever. It was BEAUTIFULLY written, heart-breaking, and an oh so important read about racism, the justice system, and the importance of art. I recommend this book to literally everyone I talk to. I do recommend you read this in paper format, as the layout is an important component of the art/poetry and the ebook loses this wonderful component.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, and Slavery
hemmr3252's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Minor: Slavery
mndy's review
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
this book helped me further understand the racial inequality issues in the world. although the verse made Amal's story easier to read and keep up with, i did find moments where i started disconnecting with the book. the words were beautifully put into emotional metaphors, and there were also times where i strongly empathized with Amal. this book puts one at hope for his freedom and for the truth to out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Slavery and Violence
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This novel in verse follows the experiences and feelings of Amal Shahid, a black teen facing a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit. These events are based on the experience of Yusef Salaam, who had a similar conviction and wrote some of the poems while in prison.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Violence
Coma, wrongful incarceration, incarceration of a teenager
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