This book deals with the legacy of the LA Riots of 1992 for two families, one black, one Korean, and how events of the past catch up with them in 2019. 

A currently very relevant read as it deals with the racial tensions between the black and Korean communities in certain parts of LA in and around the time of the riots. That's not something I was aware of but have seen several mentions of it very recently in relation to the ongoing wave of anti-Asian violence in the US at the moment. 

This book does a very good job of putting the characters first. We learn about history, about the endless problems with policing, prison, racism, and violence in America, but it's almost by osmosis. We deal with the very personal stories of these families and through them we see the bigger picture. 

It's a challenging read that left me with more questions than answers, and a list of things I need to read up on, but it's a worthwhile read.