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gerzonvillegas's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Kidnapping, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Police brutality
mcfade28's review against another edition
4.0
This was clearly aimed at children, but I felt like I learned a thing or two from it about life in South Africa in the Apartheid era. The novel follows a young boy who has run away from home and voluntarily becomes homeless to escape an abusive family situation. He lives on the street and develops friendships with other boys in similar situations.
I think this would be a great book for any older child to read.
I think this would be a great book for any older child to read.
timburbage's review against another edition
3.0
This is a story of a child on the streets of South Africa. It is obviously written for children, and I think it would be something good for schools to show what this life is like. As an adult, I thought it was okay. There wasn't much of a story. It was more a series of events happening to Sipho, the main character.
pollymwright's review
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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