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theblushbookworm's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Hate crime, Police brutality, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racism and Violence
Minor: Colonisation
divyab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Police brutality and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism
ukponge's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Alcohol
elizaob's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Death of parent
mattypallett's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
At times, the way Nelson tried to draw similarities between Stephen and his father felt too heavy handed for my tastes. Using music (or food) as connective tissue makes sense since it’s such a universal language but using specific dialogue choices that their respective partners said to them, unknowingly, seemed slightly forced. On the other hand, I did like the way that it added some depth to the tension between them; with the father so mad at the son out of fear he may repeat his missteps/face the same difficulties he faced.
Nelson’s melodic and repetitive writing style worked brilliantly to reflect the constant music influences in the character’s lives, and I found it endlessly readable. And the final 10-15 blew me away.
Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Death of parent
alannashelfhelp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Racism and Death of parent
hi97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racism and Alcohol
Moderate: Slavery, Police brutality, and Death of parent
aishallnot's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Police brutality and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual content
alexdayhey's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, and Deportation
teeclecticreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Death of parent