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A review by lybrarie
Promise Boys by Nick Brooks
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
5.0
It's difficult for a book with less than 300 pages to do everything it sets out to do effectively, but I think this book did it perfectly. It was fast-paced, interesting and just a great read. I loved the structure of the book - with the rumours and opinions of other characters tied in with the boys' perspectives. I can think of nothing wrong with this book, I had a great time reading it and I think it did a great job of highlighting how people are profiled just because of the way they look.
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racism, and Murder