A review by rileymentink
Trumpet by Jackie Kay

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

A really beautiful story of love and empathy towards the marginalized and oppressed. The son's development to eventually love his dad for the person he was in his life is really sweet and a great example of how love must trump societal labels (especially amidst the contemporary "culture war")