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A review by egbella
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
I went into this completely clueless besides having heard the name before. I assumed it was a simple, lighthearted "dog" book for children, but instead, I'm astounded by the depth and emotion packed into this little story. It's complicated, it tugs at the heart, it's charming, and it's very honestly /real/. (It gave me Bridge to Terabithia vibes, but more wholesome and heartwarming, and a lot less tragic.)
I would wait until kids were a bit older to read this one, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
CW: sparing use of the word r****d, which I didn't appreciate. Mentions of drunkenness, prison and crimes, a mother leaving her child, kids calling an elderly woman a "witch" until they meet her. Sensitive topics, but they are handled with tender care.
I would wait until kids were a bit older to read this one, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
CW: sparing use of the word r****d, which I didn't appreciate. Mentions of drunkenness, prison and crimes, a mother leaving her child, kids calling an elderly woman a "witch" until they meet her. Sensitive topics, but they are handled with tender care.