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claresbookshelf's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.25
4.25 out of 5
An absolute gutpunch of a book.
It genuinely made me want to cry.
An absolute gutpunch of a book.
It genuinely made me want to cry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Death of parent
charlotte03's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It would have been five stars but the pace felt a little too fast for my personal taste. I loved the characters, especially Leonard, so would have liked to have had more time at his different life points. However, as it's a children's book the pacing might be more suitable. This would be great to read along with a child and be great start conversations about racism, racist language and introduce the Windrush Scandal.
I think this could be adapted into a fantastic children's film or mini-series.
I think this could be adapted into a fantastic children's film or mini-series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Hate crime, and Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment
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