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A review by feralnebulous
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
5.0
It's been a while since I last read this book, so my review might not be the most accurate, but that's how it's going to be.
I first read this book in my eighth grade English class and after finishing it, everyone complained about how much they absolutely hated it. Honestly, I don't blame them, I've never been the biggest fan of books I was required to read for school (with maybe two exceptions), but I decided to go back and revisit this book when I was in high school. It's an absolute masterpiece. It has its flaws, as most middle grade books do, but there's something about the way that it was written that just captivated me. The ambiance and atmosphere of it all is pretty grim (which I LOVED) and it complements the story so well. I understand that this wouldn't be appealing to everyone, but it really helped me get into the story more. I love how Bloor isn't afraid to explore the darker side of human nature with this book and I'll definitely be re-reading it again soon.
I first read this book in my eighth grade English class and after finishing it, everyone complained about how much they absolutely hated it. Honestly, I don't blame them, I've never been the biggest fan of books I was required to read for school (with maybe two exceptions), but I decided to go back and revisit this book when I was in high school. It's an absolute masterpiece. It has its flaws, as most middle grade books do, but there's something about the way that it was written that just captivated me. The ambiance and atmosphere of it all is pretty grim (which I LOVED) and it complements the story so well. I understand that this wouldn't be appealing to everyone, but it really helped me get into the story more. I love how Bloor isn't afraid to explore the darker side of human nature with this book and I'll definitely be re-reading it again soon.