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A review by judeb0x
Blanc autour by Wilfrid Lupano
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
From the moment I saw this novel at the library, I fell in love with it. The illustrations and themes were promising, and I read it in an hour, losing track of time. This part of history has always been interesting and unfortunately quite unspoken about, especially in France, where I live.
The low note can be exclaimed by the author and illustrator of the book : white men.
I'm not against teaching subjects to people when you are not personally concerned by it, but the use of the n-word every page was definitely wrong and horrific when looking at the two white authors.
I also feel like the book could've gone deeper, it felt poor in a lot of ways, but overall it was a nice read.
The low note can be exclaimed by the author and illustrator of the book : white men.
I'm not against teaching subjects to people when you are not personally concerned by it, but the use of the n-word every page was definitely wrong and horrific when looking at the two white authors.
I also feel like the book could've gone deeper, it felt poor in a lot of ways, but overall it was a nice read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Child abuse and Gun violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury