A review by ladygetslit
Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

adventurous funny inspiring 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

4.5

This memoir is a love letter to storytelling as an art form. Daniel Nayeri weaves in so many different emotions. I laughed, I cried, I learned, I yearned. There were so many “truth nuggets” that speak to being human as well. 

While I really enjoyed this, I did knock it 1/2 star in my rating for accessibility reasons. While this is marketed as middle grade, I think it would be a struggle for my 8th graders to follow the multiple plots that are all interconnected. My biggest gripe was a complete lack of chapters. I get why the author made this choice, but I personally feel it would be difficult for emerging readers to truly access and grasp the story without further support. 
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