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cbashore's review against another edition
5.0
I feel like this proves to me again that things become more real and thought provoking on page.
ssione55's review
4.0
A great book about hard things, following a brave little girl who can see ghosts, the wise woman who raised her, and an unexpected new friend experiencing Hurricane Katrina from their homes in the Ninth Ward.
jeninmotion's review
3.0
3.5 stars. The characters and writing are lyrical and shimmer with magical realism. But I also get that there's a certain un-realism in this and I get the criticism that it didn't quite gel, either. But it's not a bad book and I think it's important to write smart black girls fighting against issues that aren't racism or metaphorical racism. It's that odd in-between place where I liked the book but I don't know that I would tell people to rush out and get this, either.
yoyology's review
4.0
Remarkable characters and a compelling view of a tragedy we too often think is old news.
line_so_fine's review
4.0
Lanesha is smart, capable, and eccentric. These things are what makes her an outcaste at school, and although that hurts her feelings, her belief in her own awesomeness never wanes, which was my favorite thing about the book. A good suggestion for kids wanting/needing a story set during Hurricane Katrina.
hopegirl0727's review
4.0
Lanesha is a young girl living in New Orleans right as Hurricane Katrina is approaching. This book is all about Lanesha stepping up and being a strong young woman, with the added factor of the supernatural. I really enjoyed this book and thought it was nice to have a book that melded some more traditional ideas with recent history.
caseyjoreads's review
4.0
I really appreciate showing this context of how it is that people can't "just leave" when a hurricane is on it's way.
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Having Mama Ya-ya die felt like it was there more for drama, though it could have been some realness.sagefersko's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0