lizzieep's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
subpolka's review against another edition
3.0
Three stars - perfectly fine, but didn't blow me away.
Equal parts fiction and history text, but attempts to meld the two felt a bit clunky and immediately took me out of the story. The characters were underdeveloped, the plot lines a bit too "YA Guide to Colonialism and Gentrification" (which yes, of course, absolutely, f*ck both of these things, but the presentation was just tired cliché after cliché), the overall writing was a big ol' Meh, and the ending felt rushed.
Look: It's clear that the author had grand ambitions and poured her whole heart into this one, but ultimately, it was too much for a single book to manage and IMO, she missed the mark as a result.
Equal parts fiction and history text, but attempts to meld the two felt a bit clunky and immediately took me out of the story. The characters were underdeveloped, the plot lines a bit too "YA Guide to Colonialism and Gentrification" (which yes, of course, absolutely, f*ck both of these things, but the presentation was just tired cliché after cliché), the overall writing was a big ol' Meh, and the ending felt rushed.
Look: It's clear that the author had grand ambitions and poured her whole heart into this one, but ultimately, it was too much for a single book to manage and IMO, she missed the mark as a result.
cam356's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
hdh's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rivula47's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pinkfloydian's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
orrisb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kielywilcox's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it - a lot of complex emotions explored about a huge variety of contemporary issue, but felt fresh the whole time