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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
"I am a sign. I am your future. I am James."
I threw my kindle down and yelled “THAT BOOK WAS SO GOOD” when I finished. Winner of the 2024 National Book Award for good reason. The departure from source material in the middle of the book was fantastic and kept me on my toes. I was so invested in James's story.
Some scenes were hard to read, so mind the triggers. I would say they are all handled as mindfully as they can be, however, while also being visceral and real.
I threw my kindle down and yelled “THAT BOOK WAS SO GOOD” when I finished. Winner of the 2024 National Book Award for good reason. The departure from source material in the middle of the book was fantastic and kept me on my toes. I was so invested in James's story.
Some scenes were hard to read, so mind the triggers. I would say they are all handled as mindfully as they can be, however, while also being visceral and real.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I highly recommend this book. The theme of language as power is prevalent throughout the book to illustrate levels of power and identities. James is a thoughtful character and seeing his perspective of the famous story the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn gives the story a new twist and much to reflect about.
reflective
medium-paced