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A review by bookishbiggie
The Ship We Built by Lexie Bean
1.0
I wanted to love this much-needed middle grade book, but I just couldn't get through it. I stopped reading this about halfway through. The characters had no depth causing me to feel disconnected to them; maybe this was due to the story-telling through letters too. The constant 90's references became an unnecessary focal point of the story causing serious disruptions in the plotline.
Rowan, born Ellie, is struggling with his identity at an age when the biggest concern is being invited to the next birthday party and being invited to play at recess. While trying to come to terms with his identity, he's also being abused by his father. The story is told through letters written by Rowan that he sends off on balloons for someone to find.
Rowan, born Ellie, is struggling with his identity at an age when the biggest concern is being invited to the next birthday party and being invited to play at recess. While trying to come to terms with his identity, he's also being abused by his father. The story is told through letters written by Rowan that he sends off on balloons for someone to find.