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A review by amanda1793
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
5.0
Listened to the audio of this one. I thoroughly enjoy the fact that Bahni Turpin narrates this one as well. Her voice is just so powerful when it comes to Thomas's novels, and as such she conveys every feeling in the story amazingly.
I will be honest. When I first heard about this book, and glanced at the synopsis (never do that folks... either read the full thing or go in blind), and based off that quick glance I thought "I am not interested in a book about someone becoming a rapper..." And then I actually borrowed it from my libraries Hoopla and sat and listened in awe.
Does this speak to our current climate? Yes. Does this tell a story of what people of colour go through daily? Yes. Is this about friendship, love, family, grief, fear, anger, hope, happiness? Yes.
As a white woman, I know I will never understand what people of colour go through. Saying that this book made me reflect on myself and those around me doesn't even begin to cover that sentiment. And I'm aware that is a very passive way of commenting on current situations.
Thomas shows the world of discrimination, racism, and white blindness (saying that white people understand what they don't or that a person doesn't see the colour of someone's skin) in a very easy to understand way. Both of her novels open the doors to show everyone a glimpse of what can and does happen. They are both complex and easy to understand (the depictions of racism and discrimination).
Fantastic listen, amazing story.
I will be honest. When I first heard about this book, and glanced at the synopsis (never do that folks... either read the full thing or go in blind), and based off that quick glance I thought "I am not interested in a book about someone becoming a rapper..." And then I actually borrowed it from my libraries Hoopla and sat and listened in awe.
Does this speak to our current climate? Yes. Does this tell a story of what people of colour go through daily? Yes. Is this about friendship, love, family, grief, fear, anger, hope, happiness? Yes.
As a white woman, I know I will never understand what people of colour go through. Saying that this book made me reflect on myself and those around me doesn't even begin to cover that sentiment. And I'm aware that is a very passive way of commenting on current situations.
Thomas shows the world of discrimination, racism, and white blindness (saying that white people understand what they don't or that a person doesn't see the colour of someone's skin) in a very easy to understand way. Both of her novels open the doors to show everyone a glimpse of what can and does happen. They are both complex and easy to understand (the depictions of racism and discrimination).
Fantastic listen, amazing story.