This book was haunting and fabulous.
I was at first daunted that it is written entirely in poetry, but within just the first few pages the story quickly unfolds, and it is utterly searing. Will the futile and tragic cycle of violence that swirls around Will, a 15 year old boy from the 'hood, be continued by his own determination to avenge his brother's murder. Within the poetry, this boys voice is crystal clear. His anger, his confusion and fear, all are starkly laid bare--and in the fewest possible words imaginable! I will be thinking about this very moving book for a very long time.
***** Five stars!
I was at first daunted that it is written entirely in poetry, but within just the first few pages the story quickly unfolds, and it is utterly searing. Will the futile and tragic cycle of violence that swirls around Will, a 15 year old boy from the 'hood, be continued by his own determination to avenge his brother's murder. Within the poetry, this boys voice is crystal clear. His anger, his confusion and fear, all are starkly laid bare--and in the fewest possible words imaginable! I will be thinking about this very moving book for a very long time.
***** Five stars!
