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wortmarie 's review for:
Apple in the Middle
by Dawn Quigley
I feel bad for not liking this awarded book. But I really really don't like it. I wanted a YA novel about Native Americans by an authentic author. However, the protagonist was so ignorant, running from one contrived blunder into the next, it was hard to believe anyone could be so dense. Especially if you make her out to be interested in accents in the beginning and then not make her understand what people mean when they say "innit"
The author claims they wanted to show what it's like to live life on a reservation, yet they only show us glimpses of it which are overshadowed by the main character's self- absorption and her supernatural ability. And what was up with that? Is it supposed to be a fantasy extra or do Native Americans really have certain abilities?
The story only gets worse, when in the end something happens for the simple purpose of tearing at your heartstrings. But instead of bringing tears to my eyes I could only roll them. And it's not even over after this. Convenient coincidence follows sudden enlightenment follows highschool love trope follow kitsch message.
So, I'm sorry, but I don't see how this book could be praised that highly. It only shows that we are in desperate need of Native American representation.
The author claims they wanted to show what it's like to live life on a reservation, yet they only show us glimpses of it which are overshadowed by the main character's self- absorption and her supernatural ability. And what was up with that? Is it supposed to be a fantasy extra or do Native Americans really have certain abilities?
The story only gets worse, when in the end something happens for the simple purpose of tearing at your heartstrings. But instead of bringing tears to my eyes I could only roll them. And it's not even over after this. Convenient coincidence follows sudden enlightenment follows highschool love trope follow kitsch message.
So, I'm sorry, but I don't see how this book could be praised that highly. It only shows that we are in desperate need of Native American representation.