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A review by stormywolf
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Audiobook Read by Dion Graham
Unabridged Length: 8.3 Hours
Listened at 1.75x Speed
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, a masterful narration and a solid production overall. In a world where audiobooks can sorta start to blend together, this one puts forward a phenomenal one-man-show that lets it stand out. I think there could have been some tweaks to audio editing to allow quieter moments better clarity, but that might not be an issue with headphones and/or slower playback. If you're looking for an audiobook that highlights the power of a voice actor in affecting emotion and general storytelling, Concrete Rose is definitely one to check out.
Unabridged Length: 8.3 Hours
Listened at 1.75x Speed
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, a masterful narration and a solid production overall. In a world where audiobooks can sorta start to blend together, this one puts forward a phenomenal one-man-show that lets it stand out. I think there could have been some tweaks to audio editing to allow quieter moments better clarity, but that might not be an issue with headphones and/or slower playback. If you're looking for an audiobook that highlights the power of a voice actor in affecting emotion and general storytelling, Concrete Rose is definitely one to check out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Addiction, Biphobia, Cursing, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Vomit, Abortion, and Alcohol
MC smokes weed once, sells weed and other drugs during book. Many depictions and mentions of gang culture & violence. No depictions of moment-of-death/killing, but does depict finding someone just after being killed. No sex scenes, but does include 17-year-olds in pre- & post-sex scene, conversations about condoms, and teen pregnancy. N-word is used among Black people, not by whites.