A review by starrysteph
Enlightened by Sachi Ediriweera

emotional hopeful informative reflective fast-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

3.75

Clear, compelling, and endearing introduction to Buddhism/fictionalized spin on the story of the Buddha. I enjoyed the illustration style & the accessible but not-distractingly-modern language. 

I also loved the inclusion of the story of Kisa Gotami – it’s one of my favorite ways to talk about grief.

CW: death, death of child, death of parent, grief, abandonment, starvation, illness, animal cruelty

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(I received a free copy of this book; this is my honest review.)
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