doctabird's review
3.0
3.5 stars. It was a real and raw portrayal of gang life in LA in the 70s, but the writing style was so disjointed that it took me away from the content so often. I couldn't tell when certain stories happened and if it was before or after a particular life lesson was supposedly learned. There were also stories that were included that I never understood why they were included. They were completely separate from the rest of the book with no apparent lesson learned or forward movement.
hawk_just_hawk's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
An excellent first-person account of how oppressive systems and structures create poverty and crime. Sociologically: Chef’s kiss!
Toxic masculinity and ableism are deeply entrenched in this lifestyle, so approach with caution.
Toxic masculinity and ableism are deeply entrenched in this lifestyle, so approach with caution.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Addiction, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Colonisation, Sexual violence, Suicide, Vomit, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Bullying, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Murder, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Toxic friendship, Violence, Classism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Death
rileyzuckert's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
rachelmatsuoka's review
3.0
Somewhat depressing but will make you look at your community in a different way.