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emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? No
4.25
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For Lamb is a slow-paced historical YA about Lamb and her family in 1930s Jackson, Mississippi. I loved all the narrative voices used in the writing and each character was impressively distinct. While this story does cover the topic of lynching, it does so with sensitivity, which I believe makes it perfect for the intended young adult audience as well as an older audience. This is not an easy read, but it is a read that will stick with me for a long time.
For Lamb is a slow-paced historical YA about Lamb and her family in 1930s Jackson, Mississippi. I loved all the narrative voices used in the writing and each character was impressively distinct. While this story does cover the topic of lynching, it does so with sensitivity, which I believe makes it perfect for the intended young adult audience as well as an older audience. This is not an easy read, but it is a read that will stick with me for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Hate crime
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Religious bigotry
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