Not So Pure and Simple, (Paperback)

from fionaanne

Mr. Giles' ability to write about deep issues like ingrained sexism in a nuanced way needs more development as of yet. Del's understanding of his own misogyny seems sudden, limited and not reflective of the real world, which irritated me.

from acargile

I really like Not So Pure and Simple because of the way the story progresses to get to its message. The novel begins by focusing on Del, our male main character with everything being from the point of view of the male person. The girls are all mentioned in regards to as "pretty" or "hot" or "pre...

from froxgirl

Lamar Giles has written YA thrillers and middle-grade books, all featuring characters that "look like me, like the ones I didn't see in books I read growing up." His view of the hazardous lives of young black people and all the threats they face down every day also recognizes the necessity for su...

from froxgirl

Lamar Giles has written YA thrillers and middle-grade books, all featuring characters that "look like me, like the ones I didn't see in books I read growing up." His view of the hazardous lives of young black people and all the threats they face down every day also recognizes the necessity for su...