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EastsideEastside
by Caleb Alexander
Simon & Schuster Adult
ISBN: 9781593091200
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Eastside is a true coming of age story for the streets. Throughout the novel, the main character, Travon Robinson attempts to remain true to his older brother's, dying wish of him staying on the straight and narrow, all the while struggling with the negative events that bring him closer to the gang life he wanted to avoid. Caleb Alexander's story is well written, though very disturbing to read. The story paints a vivid picture of Travon's obstacles and challenges the reader to wonder what choices they would make if given the same limited amount of options as Travon. Caleb brings you face to face with the uneasy reality of gang life, thus throwing his readers on a roller coaster of emotion that will keep them turning the pages to an ending that will leave you breathless.

1. What did you like best about this book?
It really appealed on an emotional level, you can really empathize with Travon's struggle and there was very little if anything that was predictable.

2. What did you dislike about this book?
The disturbing information.

3. How can the author improve this book?
Nothing, I thought it was well written.


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Jamee :
Posted 227 days ago
Caleb Alexander is the Ghostwriter of the Year!
Coco :
Posted 302 days ago
Caleb, that is almost unbelievable! Amazing! I cannot believe it, all this time I was fooled, wow!
 




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