The novel balances hard hitting moments with familiar cultural references that result in an authentic and genuine portrayal of the challenges of navigating two opposing worlds: white, elite private school, suburban life and an urban, black, close-knit but economically challenged community. The novel offers readers an engaging story that examines violence against black bodies, micro-aggressions, racism and non-violent protest movements like Black Lives Matter. The strengths of Thomas’s novel are evidenced in her contemplation of culturally relevant themes like activism, police brutality, and code-switching, which unfold in a first-person, fast-paced narrative. Angie Thomas’s debut novel, released in February 2017, is a timely and wellexecuted book for young adult audiences. New York: Balzer & Bray-Harper Collins Publishers, 2017. In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content:Ģ66 CLA JOURNAL Book Reviews Thomas, Angie.
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