A review by monitaroymohan
One of Our Own by Lucinda Berry

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Well, this was gruelling. Great audio production, really brings the story to life, which makes it even harder to get through. This can be a triggering read, so please be careful. I can’t quite fathom the inhumanity and cruelty of young people in America. The utter lack of empathy, the need to mock and belittle people when they’re down. Kids can be cruel, but American kids—especially in pop culture—are a whole other level. Anyway, this is a gut wrenching and sad and angering read. But at least one where justice is served, which is unfortunately not what happens in the majority of cases. 
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