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“I think this book was a decent read. It was an autobiography that explained what life was like for a young boy named Sonny. He was growing up on the tough streets of Harlem. I thought that it could have been better in terms of character description, otherwise I thought this was a good book. I would recommend this for someone who would like to learn about the coming of age in the 1960's; and learn about the African American experience in New York City.”
Perez S wrote this review Monday, October 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Wonderful description & depiction of addiction & resurrection in the inner city.”
Dan M wrote this review Monday, August 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“While I did like this book, I also found parts of it monotonous. It seemed to drag on a bit and become repetitive.”
Jennifer T wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this novel as a child and it is one that has always stuck with me throughout life. I must say one of my favorites of all time. It gives such a real depiction of what it must have been like growing up on the streets of Harlem and it makes you feel like you are there feeling and going through everything that Claude Brown did. It is very inspiring and uplifting. But it does show the struggles, trials, and tribulations of growing up on the streets. This novel gives hope to those trying to make it out of the streets and shows that it can be done. As well as shows this is not the way you want to go if you don't have to. I say read it and let your children read it.”
La Carol wrote this review Saturday, July 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My mom gave me this book when I was in high school and it literally took me years to read it. Finally sat down and burned through it in a few days. It was truly touching. Definitely a favorite”
Just me wrote this review Tuesday, June 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved this book however, If you have read "Down these mean streets by Piri Thomas"
chris b wrote this review Sunday, January 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
do not read this book. It will just seem like a African American version of the book you've already read”
“Amazing!
Dante The Platano Eater wrote this review Monday, November 17 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Similar in setting and theme to Down These Mean Streets (also one of my favorites).
The story is gritty, exciting and also very enjoyable to read of a young boy growing up in Harlem during the 1930s and 40s. ”
“This was assigned reading for me in college. I don't remember the class or the professor but I remember this book. I loved it. I've always been disappointed that it's not better known. Read this book and pass it on...”
Lucyayn wrote this review Sunday, July 6 2008. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A classic must read.”
Dana H wrote this review Thursday, May 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is a true classic, that I should have read long ago. It is a great display of life and what people face and how some come out on top and others don't. It is also a great story of life in Harlem during a great era, 1940s - 1960s. I would advise everyone to read it. It's long, but worth it.”
Shellece wrote this review Saturday, March 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
