"The most vivid and insightful investigation any reporter has made into gang life. This is the human face behind the tragic headlines, a sad, honestly reported story of kids at war with themselves".-- "Playboy" "Shocking". "--San Francisco Chronicle"
"Poignant". "--New York Times"
"Fascinating and frightening". "--Los Angeles Times"
"Ambitious and provocative". "--Chicago Tribune"
"The testimonies Bing elicits are always fascinating [as she] lets gang members speak for themselves and at length, weaving together their stories with scene-setting narrative that reveals her deep caring for these violent youths". "--Houston Chronicle"