American Street
Ratings23
Average rating3.8
This was my second book by Ibi Zoboi, I truly enjoy her writing style. This story had me hooked from start to finish and took me through a whirlwind of emotions. This book will have you going through Fabiola’s journey, from leaving Haiti, and being separated from her mother, to the culture shock of living in Detroit. With the heart breaking story of love, family, lost, belonging and beliefs, this felt so real and powerful. The drama and raw glimpse into street life added intensity and depth to the story. I highly recommend this one!
Based on the description, I expected the commonplace criticisms of ICE agents. The author seems more interested in pulling back the curtain on intercity life in Detroit. Subjects like police shootings, voodoo and lesbianism are handled with a refreshing subtlety that appeals to the intellect and challenges the traditional American perspective on immigration.
WELL DONE!
(Best of Hoopla)
Haiti; Coming to America; Voodoo; Drugs; Violence; Black Lives Matter; Family; and Love
This novel. Wow. So many textures and sounds. That is what comes to mind.
A young girl from Haiti comes to America, specifically Detroit, and she must fight to survive and save the people she loves. Picking up this novel, I never fathom it would go in the direction that it went. American Street starts with tragedy and ends with tragedy, but there is so much in between. I definitely recommend.
Well done but even more tragic than I was expecting. Would like to know more about Ibi Zoboi's reason for writing this and her own story.
I really liked this story. It's mostly from the p.o.v of Fabiola an American born citizen who moved back to Haiti when she was a baby but is now back inAmerica with her Matant Jo(aunt) and her three cousins in Detroit. There is no messing with her cousins everyone knows the three B's. It's about love and family and sticking together. Overall a good read.