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A review by aingealwroth
Homerooms and Hall Passes by Tom O'Donnell
adventurous
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
1.75
I feel this one is mislabeled. It's clearly meant for more Teen readers than Middle Grade ones. (This is based on some of the ironies/aspects of H&H mirroring D&D as well as some of the unrepentant blackmail/extortion/theft occurring).
The book ended up being a DNF for me due to some of the mean-spirited aspects inherent in the writing and the general level of depression that most of the characters are struggling with. Concept was solid, H&H=D&D execution was fun, but the actual storyline left a lot to be desired.
The book ended up being a DNF for me due to some of the mean-spirited aspects inherent in the writing and the general level of depression that most of the characters are struggling with. Concept was solid, H&H=D&D execution was fun, but the actual storyline left a lot to be desired.