Agathafrye's review
Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member
by Sanyika Shakur
Agathafrye's review
Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member by Sanyika Shakur
Agathafrye's review
rating:
bookshelves:
could-not-finish
recommended for: nobody
Eh. I have heard lots about this book over the years, and it's a frequent request at the library. Fans of the book tout is "authentic," which it certainly is, but I can't get past the self-indulgent author's annoying pseudo-intellectual soapbox rants. It also annoys me the way the author constantly uses the term "overstood." I know, petty, but still. The book is an interesting look into the psychology and culture of gangs, and I am finding it moderately engaging, but I have not found Monster to live up to its reputation as a must-read.
Edit to add: it has become apparent to me that I will never finish this one. Add another to the could-not-finish pile... life's too short to read books that suck.
Edit to add: it has become apparent to me that I will never finish this one. Add another to the could-not-finish pile... life's too short to read books that suck.
