A review by carolineolesky
Just a Hat by S. KHUBIAR

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I picked this up because, like protagonist Joseph, my dad was a Jewish middle schooler in 1970s Texas. Joseph’s ostracism from the community is true to my dad’s experience, but beyond that I found a lot of this book improbable and boring. The story was surprisingly hard to follow for middle grade fiction and too many lessons are packed in. I hoped I would want to buy this for the library I work in but unfortunately it will be a pass from me.