A review by cranedphoenix
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Not a bad book
Wasn't expecting the book to end when it did so I was a bit disappointed (reading from my ereader) and it felt a little abrupt because of that
Otherwise it was a solid read, not my most favorite book but not a bad one probably in the middle ranking star wise

I do love how they use art throughout the book
especially when his art teacher doesn't believe what he creates is his truth


I will also say
the officer who has a tattoo is so accurate in symbolism and yet picturing that tattoo is nerve wracking
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