A review by christiana
When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds

3.0

3.5 stars for me. I appreciated getting a glimpse into a world I know little about by a main character that was instantly likeable. I liked this cast of characters too. I wonder about the ending a bit-the rest feels so raw and honest and that felt like it pulled a punch a bit. On the other hand, I think it has a wide audience, which I appreciate in hand outability when I'm recommending books. The narrator was...alright for me. I would hear a certain phrase narrated and think about how if I had seen that in print, I don't think I would have read it with the same tone and intent. But I assume the author is involved in that sort of thing? But maybe not? At any rate, this one made me interested to delve into more of Reynolds' stuff. I can see why he's racking up the awards and has so many readers!