57 pages • 1 hour read
Tiffany D. JacksonLet Me Hear a Rhyme
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson, after the murder of aspiring teenage rapper Steph in 1990s Brooklyn, his friends Quadir and Jarrell, along with his sister Jasmine, market his music as if he were still alive, leading to escalating lies and dangerous situations while they uncover the truth behind his death. The novel addresses themes of music's power, grief, and justice. This guide and the source text mention murder, violence, and teenage drinking and drug use.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tiffany D. Jackson's Let Me Hear a Rhyme impresses with its compelling fusion of mystery and coming-of-age themes, set against a vivid 1990s Brooklyn backdrop. Reviewers applaud its authentic portrayal of friendship, grief, and hip-hop culture. While some criticize the pacing and multiple points of view, the novel's emotional depth and cultural resonance are widely appreciated.
Who Should Read Let Me Hear a Rhyme?
Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson captivates readers who enjoy young adult fiction blending mystery, cultural richness, and social themes. Fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give and Jason Reynolds’s Long Way Down will find its 1990s Brooklyn backdrop and exploration of music, friendship, and justice particularly engaging.