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384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534460713
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: 19 January 2021
Description
American Street meets Long Way Down in this searing and gritty debut novel that takes an unflinching look at the harsh realities of gang life in Jamaica and how far a teen is willing to go for family. Things can change in a second: The second Fran...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 53%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
Pace
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Death, Death of parentModerate
Grief, Mass/school shootings, Police brutalityMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness
384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534460713
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books
Publication date: 19 January 2021
Description
American Street meets Long Way Down in this searing and gritty debut novel that takes an unflinching look at the harsh realities of gang life in Jamaica and how far a teen is willing to go for family. Things can change in a second: The second Fran...
Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 53%
hopeful 40%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
Pace
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Death, Death of parentModerate
Grief, Mass/school shootings, Police brutalityMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness