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leahloura 's review for:
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
by Adib Khorram
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was SO GOOD. I fell in love with Darius, his family, and being in his world. I loved the consistency of the space references, the honesty of his insecurities, and the way the author captured depression. It was such a wonderful coming of age story, and I honestly feel lucky to be able to experience his story through this novel. Also being able to see Darius come into his queerness was so beautiful. I also learned a lot about Persian culture and the history of Iran through this novel. Definitely worth the read for all ages, I would recommend as a Spring/Summer/Fall read. So good!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Dementia, Religious bigotry