brookeworm18 's review for:

Talking Animals by Joni Murphy

4.0

funny lighthearted reflective 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: Yes

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there's a lot to love about this book. remarkably, Mitchell manages to balance the humor and absurdity of her story with the existential crisis faced by the animals within it in a way that comes off as neither preachy nor superficial. the perfect balance of funny and serious.