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adamderb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Deportation and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content and Racism
ka_ke's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was incredible. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did.
Indivisible combined my favourite things, sociology, politics, activism, family, and love. I’m a social worker in Canada so watching the horrors south of our border during the cheeto’s reign was heart breaking. I’m glad I read Indivisible, it gives the migrant story an incredible platform.
Graphic: Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Bullying, Classism, Deportation, and Mental illness
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Abandonment, Outing, Religious bigotry, and Suicidal thoughts
lowkeymarie's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Deportation
thewildmageslibrary's review
4.0
CW: deportation, homelessness, alcohol, pregnancy mention, homophobia, imprisonment, racism
Moderate: Confinement and Racism
Minor: Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Homophobia
tiredcath's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Aleman wrote the family dynamic so well, I started to see my own family in them, so reading them getting ripped away from each other and the effects that have on them really devasted me. I kept thinking about what I'd do in Matteo's situation then coming to the realization there are millions of children who were and are in his situation, and the book just becomes that much more devasting. There are feelings of uneasiness, feelings of loss, and anxiety, but there's a lingering feeling of hope threading throughout the story as well. A message of never losing hope, even when it feels impossible not to.
The writing is easy to be drawn into. From the first line, I was hooked and couldn't put it down, actually finishing it in just a few hours. He handles this topic with sensitivity and truth. My heart was aching constantly.
Indivisible is the kind of book everyone should read at one point in their lives.
This is Daniel Aleman's debut novel, and I am so excited to see what he does next.
Minor: Racism
dulceloureiro02's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
reading_ray's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mental illness
Minor: Racism
melaniereadsbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When ICE comes for Mateo's parents, his life is turned upside down. Instead of focusing on acting and high school and SATs, suddenly his focus has to turn to taking care of his younger sister and keep himself from falling apart.
This book was absolutely heartbreaking. I loved every minute of it but it hurt my heart so much! Honestly I really felt so much empathy for Mateo and his sister and all their family and friends. I also really loved the romance that ended up happening in this book! It was really sweet and natural and I also love the friends to lovers trope!
I definitely recommend this book!
Pub Date: May 4th, 2021
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Mental illness
deportation, prisonalertnerd's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Racism and Panic attacks/disorders