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A review by annabi
Darius & Twig by Walter Dean Myers
4.0
3.5
I'm having trouble evaluating this book. the writing was very straight forward and plain, and normally I'd consider that a downer, but I think it fit Darius' narrative/personality. as an Asian American who grew up in privileged northern Virginia, I can't relate to the gang violence, drug problems, or general phenomena that occurs in NYC, so I feel like I can't evaluate that aspect of the novel. I loved Darius & twigs relationship-- they both better each other by being themselves and being honest w each other. I also enjoyed the threads that carried thru the whole story (Fury, Darius' story) and how they developed as shit went down. the story seemed a little choppy, jumping from topic to topic seemingly randomly, and pacing heavily affects how I view a novel. yeah. idk. the book wasn't life changing, but I'm glad I read it, u know? I think Darius and twig have a lot of insight and empathy that's cool to see play out
I'm having trouble evaluating this book. the writing was very straight forward and plain, and normally I'd consider that a downer, but I think it fit Darius' narrative/personality. as an Asian American who grew up in privileged northern Virginia, I can't relate to the gang violence, drug problems, or general phenomena that occurs in NYC, so I feel like I can't evaluate that aspect of the novel. I loved Darius & twigs relationship-- they both better each other by being themselves and being honest w each other. I also enjoyed the threads that carried thru the whole story (Fury, Darius' story) and how they developed as shit went down. the story seemed a little choppy, jumping from topic to topic seemingly randomly, and pacing heavily affects how I view a novel. yeah. idk. the book wasn't life changing, but I'm glad I read it, u know? I think Darius and twig have a lot of insight and empathy that's cool to see play out