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Reviewed by Trevor Otieno for Readers' Favorite
Self-harm, suicide, violence, and racism are some of the most prevalent issues in our society, so it is admirable that C.M. North took the time to include these in his book. Two sets of people in their early teens from two separate decades are the subjects of The Broken. It concerns Drew trying to establish a band in the now and Malcolm and his band which started in the past. The story follows Malcolm and his buddies as they attempt to become successful as a band and as they descend into a life of crime after being accused of inciting a teenager to shoot his friend and the friend’s father. It goes on to detail the problems that Drew faces as a gay youngster who, strangely, discovers Malcolm as his music teacher. Get a copy of this book for more details on the course of events.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Broken. Along with the other topics I mentioned, it does tackle serious issues, including drug addiction, murder, parental abuse, and LGBTQ concerns. C. M. North has a strong understanding of friendships and homosexuality among young people and the prejudice surrounding them. His writing genuinely impressed me and also contains intriguing examples of love and romance, which contributed to drawing me into the book. Many of the subjects covered left me feeling as though I had a new perspective on how to view the world. A big thumbs-up to the author for his efforts in addressing an eclectic mix of societal ills, in addition to his work’s outstanding quality. Everyone should read this book, except for children, because it contains some graphic content.
