I did love the immigrant story and seeing how it effects people in 1980s America. Loved the detailed background of Ron's parents and grandparents, how their lives have shaped him. How their roots and religious beliefs place a wedge between him and Amy. How we are in conflict with our parent's during our teenage years, as we begin to become our own person, but also rely so heavily on them and their support (especially when we feel we might lose them). I was also very nostalgic when it came to the musical introduction to each chapter. The lyrics used to highlight some aspect of Ron's life and who he hopes to become. Connecting his love of music, foreshadowing what is within each chapter. Even cooler, this book comes with an accompanying Spotify playlist. I also really enjoyed the playlists, set lists and song lyrics scattered throughout. Clearly stating how much music shapes Ron's life, the power that music has over people and a each generation. So, while this book was not necessarily to my taste, it was a quick, interesting and nostalgic coming-of-age romp. A good story about learning to embrace who you are, about being yourself. I received this ebook from BookSparks in exchange for an honest review.
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