The Makings of a Fatherless Child

I picked this book even though it's out of my normal genre because I want to start reading about different types of characters. Amel comes from a rough neighborhood. We watch as he struggles to become a better person for himself and his nephew. He tries to forgive his mother and understand why she turned out as she did, as well as come to terms with the pain he felt growing up without a father. But along the way he gives in to murderous urges to right wrongs he's seen done and must steal to survive. If you want to look into the life of someone who has to fight everyday to survive this is the book for you. It is emotional, raw and at times heartbreaking. I do have to admit the language threw me, and the relationship between Sea Sea and Amel confused me, most likely due to dialogue.