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readingrobin 's review for:
On the Come Up
by Angie Thomas
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An absolute whirlwind of a book. I don't know if I enjoyed it as much as The Hate U Give, but it's certainly going to have its own kind of impact on readers. You're rooting for Bri the whole way though, even when she acts a bit too rashly. There were moments where I was kind of on the side of other characters going "Oooo, now that's going to blow up in your face, Bri." But you can tell that everything she does is tied to her passion for rap and dedication to making the lives of her family better.
I think some events could have been trimmed or combined to make the flow a bit better and not have the book seem as long, but it still makes an impression.
I think some events could have been trimmed or combined to make the flow a bit better and not have the book seem as long, but it still makes an impression.