Comments by Ville Juvonen Most recent public comments by Ville Juvonen https://nowcomment.com/users/93319 Even though Starr is not the focus of any charges, she feels like she and Khalil have both been on trial since his death. She needs to constantly defend him. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377131 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 04:34:23 +0800 She feels really isolated and alone walking into the room, even though her parents are with her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377128 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377128 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 04:32:56 +0800 The two of them have come to an agreement and have stopped fighting with each other as they realized that Starr and family is more important. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377106 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377106 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:54:39 +0800 She is putting the pressure on herself, wondering if she is going to fail Khalil when it isn't up to her at this point. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377104 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2377104 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:49:51 +0800 She's feeling discouraged because she doesn't know if these efforts are working. They have to continue to fight for many of the same things today. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2376050 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2376050 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:16:29 +0800 Maverick is encouraging her to speak up this time and stand up for those values. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2376049 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2376049 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:15:02 +0800 Their only options for protection are the police or gangs, and they can't trust either. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369603 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369603 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:10:45 +0800 She feels like she might never be free from the repercussions of being their that day with Khalil. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369602 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369602 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:06:12 +0800 Maverick has a change of opinion, he no longer thinks living in the suburbs makes people fake. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369601 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369601 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:00:43 +0800 She is finally sharing details about her past with Chris, and is able to open up to him more. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369600 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369600 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:53:24 +0800 She's worried about being judged if she talks about certain things. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369599 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369599 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:46:34 +0800 She thinks throughout the interview as it was a boxing match, where she has to fight with her words. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369569 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369569 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:30:52 +0800 She feels like an imposter, she doesn't feel brave even though everyone is telling her she is. https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369554 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369554 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:23:34 +0800 People are beginning to see her as more of an individual, rather than just as "Big Mav's daughter". https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369552 https://nowcomment.com/documents/222970?scroll_to=2369552 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:12:29 +0800 At this point in seventh grade, she had no idea this sleepover wouldn't work, as she didn't yet understand the differences between Garden Heights and Williamson. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2119713 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2119713 It's a one way street, she can easily go and visit them if she acts like they do, but they aren't going to come meet her on her territory. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:53:35 +0800 It seems like this could become the main focus of the book. On one hand, she wants to speak out against injustice and help Khalil, but on the other hand she doesn't want it to change her life or hurt her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2119711 https://nowcomment.com/documents/220334?scroll_to=2119711 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:23:27 +0800