Straight Outta Crongton, Alex Wheatle
Straight Outta Crongton, Alex Wheatle
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Straight Outta Crongton

Author: Alex Wheatle

Narrator: Kathryn Drysdale

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/10/2021


Synopsis

Round these ends, it’s hard to hold on to your dreams.

Life’s a constant hustle for Mo. Her mum’s boyfriend Lloyd is just another man who likes to beat down women; the South Crong streets are fraught with hazards and nasty G’s; and when it comes to matters of the heart … she’s still hung up on
Sam. No wonder she’s vexed so much of the time.

Thank God her sistrens, Elaine and Naomi, are on her side.

But when badness goes down and a life is left hanging in the balance, Mo has to face her hot urge for revenge … and she might end up losing more than she wins.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dr. Cheryl on March 20, 2019

Now this was my favourite in the trilogy of the Crongton Trilogy. At first, it took me a while to acclimatise. I expected a continuation of Crongton Knights, but instead, I was transported backwards in time to where Lickle Bit truly was a liccle bit and Elaine was just 15. I didn't twig that it was......more

Goodreads review by Annis-Bücherstapel on March 11, 2019

Im Rahmen einer Leserunde auf Lovelybooks bin ich auf das Buch „Wer braucht ein Herz, wenn es gebrochen werden kann“ aufmerksam geworden. Um genau zu sein, war es das Cover, was mich angesprochen hat, denn es hebt sich von anderen Jugendromanen ab. Drei cool gekleidete Mädels gucken lässig von oben......more

Goodreads review by YALMC on April 26, 2018

Leah's read. This is one of YA Identities summer reading group picks - and I'm so glad we chose it. Mo's story is touching, tense, and full of laughter (even in the dark places). My favourite things: The sistrens Mo, Elaine and Naomi. This trio of sister-friends are fierce, loyal, and always have ea......more

Goodreads review by Kleinebuecherwelt on March 16, 2019

Der Titel lässt ein typisches Jugendbuch vermuten, doch hinter Wer braucht ein Herz, wenn es gebrochen werden kann steckt viel mehr Ernsthaftigkeit und ich habe schon lange kein Jugendbuch mehr gelesen, das so echt wirkt. Mo wächst in einer schlechten Gegend auf, in der Gewalt keine Ausnahme darstell......more

Goodreads review by Tracey on March 18, 2018

I think I’m either too old or too old fashioned for this book. Maybe both. I read it as part of my school’s book club, and I think the kids will probably love it a lot more than me. I must admit it has given me a whole new appreciation of ‘youth speak;’ I always through it was about making things ea......more