the_weirdling's review
5.0
I read it when I was a kid and for some reason really identified with the main character. I loved this book and read it in two days.
kilcannon's review against another edition
2.0
Felt a bit perfunctory. And perhaps a bit fetishistic.
I know it was written with an anti-racist purpose, but I'm not sure it achieved it.
I know it was written with an anti-racist purpose, but I'm not sure it achieved it.
lexieb's review
3.0
Certainly wasn't an amazing book, but I've read much worse for English class(Romeo and Juliet, i c u). I hated the ending, but it did make me cry. (although I was laughing hysterically a few seconds later due to the fact that Get Smart is on my television)
peterthelibrarian's review
I read this for school, but I don't remember it at all.
diamondolc's review
4.0
Lots of interesting insight and a powerful historical message, albeit a sad and pessimistic one. This is one of those books that all Americans should read.
tiffanie39e8e's review
adventurous
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
brooklyn1's review
adventurous
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked it plenty. True Son was an endearing character and the side characters where interesting and succinctly-written. Most of the book dragged a bit in my opinion, but I would say it is worth reading for the last few chapters.
Minor: Colonisation, Kidnapping, Murder, and Racism
halfcentreader's review against another edition
2.0
A peculiar dilemma in American history, and in the end I was dissatisfied with the fate of True Son.
hannah_figgins's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0