A review by dawntin
Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This was a good book tackling ableism, racism, and the process of grief. The text was very informative and gave me valuable insight into a population of deaf people that can be overlooked. I thought the main character Mary was well-written; I loved how she asserted herself and her strength. The side characters were memorable and the villain’s behavior towards the deaf characters in the book was disgusting. The subplot about healing from the family tragedy connected well with the overall story. I think the subplot involving racism and the Wampanoag/vineyard villagers conflict could have been handled a bit better, since it was sort of sidelined towards the end. One thing I didn’t enjoy was how Mary is told at the end of the book
to model good behavior against others’ bad behavior. It’s true that she should continue being a good person, but she should also try to call people out if they’ve said something horrible.
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