A review by hickorynut
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A story following a black family living in Flint Michigan during the 1960s and their road trip back to Birmingham Alabama to stay with relatives. It focuses on the perspective of Kenny, the middle child, frustrated by his older bully brother and annoyed by his younger naive sister. Despite that, their family is connected in beautiful bonds and they share and show great love for each other. This delved into some of the difficulties facing black families during the 1960s, like having to plan safe travelling routes and encountering an act of severe terrorism.