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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
I love the ideas and the messages of this book. I love the title. I wanted to love it. But it’s written in a way where everyone says exactly what they’re thinking at every moment and most of the characters and plot points feel like archetypes and tropes rather than nuanced and realistic situations. Great story, important messages, but wish it was executed in a less on-the-nose kind of what. But maybe on the nose is what we need to get people to pay attention to problems of racism and race relations on college campuses. Who am I as a white person to say?
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book had so much potential but the main character was so insufferable
books like this are so important- ESPECIALLY for white people to be reading. this was an incredibly infuriating and eye opening read about the politics of college admissions, the lack of accountability white people are held to, how easily micro aggressions are thrown around every day, even from people who may not intend them. i highly highly recommend this book to everyone
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Gaslighting, Classism
Moderate: Drug use, Pregnancy
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
an incredibly poignant, impactful read exemplifying the experience of Black people, especially women, in a world that refuses to accommodate them in any capacity. discussions on institutional racism, the intersection of class and race, white privilege, performative allyship, and Black activism, punctuated with Savanah’s mature, grounded voice rlly made this book a must-read for me. a story with takeaways for anyone and everyone, and one that holds so much depth in the span of a few hundred pages.
A great informative read for anyone who’s willing to learn!
Savannah is offered a scholarship to attend a mostly white university. She doesn’t feel like she belongs, but after all the work that her mom and she herself have put in over the years, the least she can do is try. When she attends, she soon sees the many issues that the school has.
Racism and the disparities in privileges between different people are the main things I think the book exposes very well. I was very proud of Savannah for the decisions she took knowing very well the consequences could be dire. She is a brilliant girl and an inspiration to anyone who is still learning to stand up for what’s right.
Savannah is offered a scholarship to attend a mostly white university. She doesn’t feel like she belongs, but after all the work that her mom and she herself have put in over the years, the least she can do is try. When she attends, she soon sees the many issues that the school has.
Racism and the disparities in privileges between different people are the main things I think the book exposes very well. I was very proud of Savannah for the decisions she took knowing very well the consequences could be dire. She is a brilliant girl and an inspiration to anyone who is still learning to stand up for what’s right.
emotional
informative
inspiring
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:
No
challenging
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The messages in this book are super powerful and so so important. I learned things that were hard to learn because they made me see how little I actually know about so much. As an old white broad, I need this book and others to help me be better.
That said, for reading purposes, it was just okay. I’m not sure if it’s the pacing or that the characters don’t seem fully-realized. But something made it a bit difficult to immerse myself in. For a first novel though, it’s remarkably powerful.
That said, for reading purposes, it was just okay. I’m not sure if it’s the pacing or that the characters don’t seem fully-realized. But something made it a bit difficult to immerse myself in. For a first novel though, it’s remarkably powerful.
I thought it was pretty good. Some parts dragged on a bit, but I liked most of it.