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A review by alliemikennareads
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? No
4.5
I loved this book as a child so I was eager to read it as an adult. Maybe I have always loved reflective books that bring out my emotions???
I really enjoyed it yet again. I appreciated the writing and writing style and the sibling relationships depicted and how relatable they are. While the plot is a bit slow, it does have rich detail that kept me turning the page. There’s nice character growth and this really has all you could ask for in a middle grade read. I’m excited to keep reading the series.
This definitely has some sad parts and isn’t the lightest of books for the younger audience it’s meant for - not a bad thing to me at all - but worth noting. I still think this is a great book for kids to read - I remember feeling like I learned a lot more from it than from what I learned in school about this time period when I first read it.
I really enjoyed it yet again. I appreciated the writing and writing style and the sibling relationships depicted and how relatable they are. While the plot is a bit slow, it does have rich detail that kept me turning the page. There’s nice character growth and this really has all you could ask for in a middle grade read. I’m excited to keep reading the series.
This definitely has some sad parts and isn’t the lightest of books for the younger audience it’s meant for - not a bad thing to me at all - but worth noting. I still think this is a great book for kids to read - I remember feeling like I learned a lot more from it than from what I learned in school about this time period when I first read it.
Graphic: Child death and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Grief
Also some feelings that are not explicitly labeled depression but seem to be.