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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
This is a well-written book with a lot to say. The story is engaging and the main protagonist is a likeable, relatable, interesting character. It's a good look at how unconscious biases and racist ideas held by white people (especially so-called "woke" white people) can be so destructive and harmful. My only issue with the book is that I found the two main adult white characters to be so unlikeable in general that it felt like it took away from the power of the story. If they had seemed more sympathetic in general AND held these dangerous racist ideas, I feel like it would have come as more of a gut check and a sucker punch. That all said, I definitely thing this is a good read and a worthwhile one.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An interesting book with interesting themes, but not really much else (I.e. not particularly funny, not particularly loveable characters, not hugely a page turner)
I’ve had this book sitting on my shelf for years now and finally got around to it while I breeze through some fun reads. What an enjoyable, perceptive and entertaining read. You see several perspectives personifying race and privilege and watching these unfold along with the story and character development. This story is immersive, believable and really engaging. Such a fun read! But I have to leave out a star because I didn’t really appreciate the ending given the strength of the main character. She didn’t deserve fated to remain in a subservient, lackluster career (joyously).
slow-paced
3.75 stars
Was not what I expected at all. Funny to see it all tie together, I did not expect the old high school connection to drive the book. Also really enjoyed the resolution of it all!
Was not what I expected at all. Funny to see it all tie together, I did not expect the old high school connection to drive the book. Also really enjoyed the resolution of it all!
I loved this book!! Honestly haven’t been thrilled about any of my 2020 reads but this one I just wrapped up was amazing. Looking forward to following Kiley’s work.