I listened to the audiobook narrated by Mr. Coates himself, which added a lot to the experience. I felt his passion, enthusiasm, frustration and anger. 
 Ta-Nehisi is honest, eloquent, unflinching, smart and highly educated. 
 The book is written in the form of a letter to his teenage son. It's very sad, thought-provoking & eye-opening. It gave me new perspective and new informations. 
 The writer wanted the book to resemble James Baldwin's masterpiece The Fire Next Time, which I read very recently and sadly Ta-Nehisi's book pales in comparison. 
 I'm not criticizing the subject matter but the editing of the book. It's unfocused and a bit repetitive. Still this book is a must read and highly recommended.