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A review by ynit_g
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi, Yusef Salaam
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Not a bad book
Wasn't expecting the book to end when it did so I was a bit disappointed (reading from my ereader) and it felt a little abrupt because of that
Otherwise it was a solid read, not my most favorite book but not a bad one probably in the middle ranking star wise
I do love how they use art throughout the book especially when his art teacher doesn't believe what he creates is his truth
I will also say the officer who has a tattoo is so accurate in symbolism and yet picturing that tattoo is nerve wracking
Wasn't expecting the book to end when it did so I was a bit disappointed (reading from my ereader) and it felt a little abrupt because of that
Otherwise it was a solid read, not my most favorite book but not a bad one probably in the middle ranking star wise
I do love how they use art throughout the book
I will also say
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Confinement and Classism