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(3) Base Camp
All in all, Manny tells his story in a pretty straightforward way. Sure, he uses a lot of metaphors and tackles some heavy topics like race and poverty, but he still gives us clear sentences that tell us what's what. Plus, when you're dealing with a book that includes accidental gunshots and intense boxing matches, you've definitely got yourself a page-turner. And all this adds up to a pretty easy read.