Reviews

The Outside Circle by Patti Laboucane-Benson

ktswings's review

5.0

That was bonkers how good that was!

teresaalice's review

4.0

A heartwrenching novelization about life as an Aboriginal in Canada. Historically informative as well as beautifully illustrated, it took me awhile to understand the significance of the mask the main character wore in certain situations, but it became clear as the novel went on. Well worth the read, especially for teenagers or adults who don't fully understand the cycle of abuse in Aboriginal Canadian society.

bookdragonkatie's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

nrich's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

This story was very informative, and sad.
This dealt with a lot of traumas and the challenging lives of the Aboriginal people in Canada. 
Lastly, It was very interesting to see the healing process, and how things are changing for the better.

melimelody's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

checkplease's review

4.0

4.25 Stars

jai_meow's review

3.0

This novel was beautifully written and drawn. Everything about it was amazing. I will say that the ending left me extremely confused and I don't know why. But for something I had to read for English class it was extremely entertaining. I would definitely recommend picking this up it is an extremely quick read.

txkatlovesbooks's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lsparrow's review

4.0

A personal story of the effects of colonialism/intergenerational trauma. Not a light read but powerful

michy7's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is a great graphic novel. It's about 30 minutes to read then a few times through to look at the art. The author is an incredible support for justice and equality, as well.