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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
reflective
slow-paced
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's complicated. I loved this book for many reasons, but strongly disliked it for many reasons too. I don't think the dual timeline worked, especially with fairly short chapters, I got whiplash every five pages. It wanted to do too much, talk about every possible scenario in the realm of pregnancy/adoption (the teen pregnancy, the single mom adoption, the "my career is just getting started" pregnancy, the gay couple adoption, the "tricked me into getting you pregnant" concept, the abusive parents losing rights, the mixed-race family...) , and it was just. Too. Much. It was thought-provoking for sure, and had good discussions, some great characters, and I might have appreciated all of the themes explored in an essay collection, but this was too messy for me (and then too beautifully resolved).
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
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
I loved this book so much and was sad it had to end. Hoping for a sequel and TV series adaption! Audiobook narration was outstanding also.
I absolutely loved how the author presented the concept of adoption from a unique perspective, especially through the eyes of children. It really highlighted that there's no "right" or "wrong" way to form a family and that any arrangement can be just as beautiful and meaningful as any other.
Sure, there were a few parts that dragged a bit, but overall, this read was incredibly thought-provoking and engaging. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting and eye-opening book that will challenge the way they see the world.
Sure, there were a few parts that dragged a bit, but overall, this read was incredibly thought-provoking and engaging. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exciting and eye-opening book that will challenge the way they see the world.
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
medium-paced