A review by sammykat
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Loved this book but found it so difficult to read. Not because of the writing, which perfectly evoked the time and space, but the content, which showed how little has changed since the time the book is set. In the book, Cameron
a closeted lesbian, is struggling to come to terms with her sexuality in a very Christian small town, and is ultimately sent to conversion camp. This is strangely familiar to current UK politics, where conversion therapy is a big talking point in current (2023) politics
Additionally the other hurdles she faces and the impact on her life made for hard reading- I had to put the book down many times, but I also kept coming back.
The characters are interesting, and the way the story is told, with Caneron in the centre and others passing by her with time and location is interesting. It really helps to get you into her head. 
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