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A review by montyjaq
Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I just want to thank the groups of hate-mongers and soccer moms who got this book challeneged and banned in libraries for so long. Would never have found this little gem about self-discovery without you ;D
Most of the banned books I've read have been serious bummers (don't worry, this one definitely is too) but this one gives me some hope. A great, if obvious, lesson is taught, but it's in such a grounded and modern setting.
The characters all have lessons to teach because their flaws are exaggerated. It's kind of to a cartoonish extent, but they're well-balanced because those flaws come from very real-world perceptions, and are put right in the path of the main character as he goes through the same life class we all do starting in our 20s (if we're lucky): finding a place to belong, when the world really doesn't want you to be seen.
Most of the banned books I've read have been serious bummers (don't worry, this one definitely is too) but this one gives me some hope. A great, if obvious, lesson is taught, but it's in such a grounded and modern setting.
The characters all have lessons to teach because their flaws are exaggerated. It's kind of to a cartoonish extent, but they're well-balanced because those flaws come from very real-world perceptions, and are put right in the path of the main character as he goes through the same life class we all do starting in our 20s (if we're lucky): finding a place to belong, when the world really doesn't want you to be seen.