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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
what a comprehensive coming-of-age novel! i loved the characterization and the role of strong adults in stevie’s life.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
fast-paced
4 stars. This felt like I was sitting at the table being told stories from elder people in my family. My mom grew up in the same era this is set in (the late 60s) and a lot of what she has told me that she experienced happens in this which was so intriguing to me. Especially how Stevie and her family reacted whenever there was a Black person on television. My mom told me that that used to be a huge deal and the family would call each other to tell them.
I digress, this was a fantastic coming of age journey. I really liked the writing style. It’s witty and sharp. The pace is great and the story had me engaged from beginning to end. Stevie is a very likable character. She felt real and yes she had her frustrating moments but she’s also a teenager so I get it. It was interesting seeing the world around her from her eyes especially as she got older and the Civil Rights Movement began. This was a really enjoyable read and I will definitely be checking out more of Sinclair’s work.
I digress, this was a fantastic coming of age journey. I really liked the writing style. It’s witty and sharp. The pace is great and the story had me engaged from beginning to end. Stevie is a very likable character. She felt real and yes she had her frustrating moments but she’s also a teenager so I get it. It was interesting seeing the world around her from her eyes especially as she got older and the Civil Rights Movement began. This was a really enjoyable read and I will definitely be checking out more of Sinclair’s work.
hopeful
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:
Complicated
As a middle aged white woman, I’m not quite the target audience, but I think it was well done and I hope young girls today will still see themselves in Stevie - especially in her confusion and mixed up wants and feelings, as well as her convictions.
I’m sure some people will be disappointed not to find out Stevie’s orientation, but I really love Nurse Horn’s message about the confusion being more normal than not, and about taking one’s time to learn about oneself.
I’m sure some people will be disappointed not to find out Stevie’s orientation, but I really love Nurse Horn’s message about the confusion being more normal than not, and about taking one’s time to learn about oneself.