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A review by lianav909
Suspect Red by L.M. Elliott
5.0
**Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange of my honest review.**
This book is a historical fiction story set during the 1950's and beautifully blends historical facts, pictures, and events with the "Red Scare" going on at that time. Usually, I don't like to read historical fiction, but this story was told well and Richard, the main character is relatable. He is a bookworm (aren't we all) and loves to learn through the characters. He is snarky and his point of view is limited (as any 14yo would be) but is broadened with exposure to other people and their beliefs. The format of this book is excellent, at the beginning of every chapter there is pictures and information regarding the world events of that time. This book blends fact and fiction so well the students won't realize they are learning about events that actually occurred.
This book is a historical fiction story set during the 1950's and beautifully blends historical facts, pictures, and events with the "Red Scare" going on at that time. Usually, I don't like to read historical fiction, but this story was told well and Richard, the main character is relatable. He is a bookworm (aren't we all) and loves to learn through the characters. He is snarky and his point of view is limited (as any 14yo would be) but is broadened with exposure to other people and their beliefs. The format of this book is excellent, at the beginning of every chapter there is pictures and information regarding the world events of that time. This book blends fact and fiction so well the students won't realize they are learning about events that actually occurred.