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emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I still prefer some of McBride’s older works, but this was a first for me - I guess you could call this a book of short stories? I question it because even though the stories are unrelated, they all feel like the same voices. Overall, I liked this book more than I expected I would.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Murder, War
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
My favorite stories in this collection were "The Christmas Dance" (which centers on two old WWII veterans) and "The Fish Man Angel" but I found something to appreciate or enjoy in all of the stories. McBride really creates vivid characters, dia ogue, and settings, and they all seem entirely authentic. I'm interested to read more of his work now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, War