A review by boxofcats
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Heartbreaking but beautifully written. The US prison system is very different to the UK but attitudes towards inmates can be similar, and this book felt very immersive. Would 100% recommend.