Bang!, Sharon G. Flake
Bang!, Sharon G. Flake
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Bang!

Author: Sharon G. Flake

Narrator: Dominic Hoffman

Unabridged: 6 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/11/2006


Synopsis

Mann lost his younger brother, Jason, two years ago–an innocent bystander in a shooting on his own porch. These murders are a frequent occurrence in Mann’s neighborhood. They’re so common, in fact, that he and his best friend, Kee-lee, keep a running tally of all the deceased, since no one else seems to be paying attention. Even that is not enough.

More and more, Mann escapes reality through painting and horseback riding, but eventually turns to fighting, cheap thrills, and much worse. In a last-ditch effort, Mann’s father does the one thing he thinks will teach his son how to survive. Drawing from an ancient African tradition, he abandons Mann and Kee-lee in the woods, leaving them to navigate their way home, alone.

What seems like a good idea quickly turns tragic when a father’s good intentions force his son down a destructive path. Could anything be worse than losing one son? Another wrong turn and it will all be over for Mann as well. Bang!

This realistic portrait of inner-city life is both sober and transcendent. Through its honesty, listeners are compelled to open their eyes to what’s happening in their own homes and in the world around them.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Reving

Hmm. I love Sharon Flake. Money Hungry, Begging for Change, Who Am I Without Him, You Don't Even Know Me. L-O-V-E her! So I feel terrible about not liking Bang! The thing is, Bang! is a really good book. I just hated it. It was so upsetting. It made me so angry. It was just so sad. Now sometimes I c......more

Goodreads review by Joe

Abandon Alert! This book just did not do it for me, and I'm not sure it would do it for many teenagers either. While I don't think the idea of the book is bad, and perhaps some teens who live in similar situations would enjoy the book more, I just felt like it was too negative and drawn out. It seem......more

Goodreads review by Albert

This book is about a thirteen year old boy and his lil brother got killed sitting on the porch playing wit toy soldiers and this guy came and shot him in his head nw all of his family is sad and angry about this lost. now his dad is tryn to teach him how to survive in the hood he took him to a fores......more

Goodreads review by Krystal

If you would like to know about how some people had to struggle and try keeping their family together. If yes this book Bang is the perfect book for you. This book is like realistic fiction because it probably did happen. I personally love this book it's just so heart taking and very interesting. In......more