Review by kingrosereads - The Black Kids

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The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

4.0

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

An excellent exploration of the intersectionality of race, class, and gender in a coming-of-age tale during the 1992 LA Riots following the acquittal of the police officers that severely beat Rodney King.

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