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A review by lostinausten
The Magical Imperfect by Chris Baron
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
Two new friends help each other through some difficult times.
This book is written in verse and the story is told alongside an impending earthquake so it made it interesting. I appreciated all the discussions of religion, Angel Island, mental health and the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. Everything was weaved together nicely. As typical with kids books, I wish we were given more depth with the topics of mental illness and immigration. There was alot of potential for more emotional conversations, that, unfortunately, never took place.
This book is written in verse and the story is told alongside an impending earthquake so it made it interesting. I appreciated all the discussions of religion, Angel Island, mental health and the 1989 San Francisco earthquake. Everything was weaved together nicely. As typical with kids books, I wish we were given more depth with the topics of mental illness and immigration. There was alot of potential for more emotional conversations, that, unfortunately, never took place.