It's a story that shows all the good and the bad that exists in real life places like Garden Heights. And while those stories do deserve to be told, stories like this one, often get overlooked, or not published at all. YA contemporary is overrun by white, middle class, suburban teenagers. I think my favorite thing about this book is the simple fact that it's not the kind of story that gets written about. It's easy to imagine that this world and these characters continue on outside of the story. Angie Thomas puts so much life and personality into every single character interaction that it's hard not to feel like you know them all on some personal level. From the very beginning, you see the love he has for his children, despite the circumstances.Īll of the other characters were equally wonderful, however minor. He's interesting and complex, and most importantly, he is a fantastic father. Although we knew him from The Hate U Give, he gets his time to shine in Concrete Rose. You can so clearly understand their emotions and their situations and it's just so great to read about. Like these things are happening and you can see and feel these character's frustrations and struggles. It's not just that she depicts realistic situations and people, but that her stories feel real. I think the most special thing about her writing is just how real it is. The way she creates characters and atmosphere is something of beauty. At this point, I am convinced that Angie Thomas can do no wrong.
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