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A review by boygirlparty
The Good Lord Bird by James McBride
adventurous
funny
informative
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
4.0
I’m ashamed to say i didn’t know much about abolitionist John Brown or the insurrection at Harper’s Ferry, but this book was just about the most clever & entertaining possible way to tell it. There are about a hundred genuine laugh-out-loud moments in this book, surprising for a book about such a serious subject. I’ll miss adventuring with little Onion. Faith is its own character in this book as well. Clever and compelling.
TW for lots of racial slurs
TW for lots of racial slurs
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, War, and Slavery