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A review by melbsreads
Run, Rebel by Manjeet Mann
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content warnings: domestic violence, poverty, bullying, arranged marriage, gaslighting, emotional abuse, alcoholism
I picked this up on a whim because it was written in verse and I tend to enjoy verse novels. This one was A Lot but it was also beautifully told and extremely compelling. The way it handles poverty, adult illiteracy, immigrant experiences, and the struggles of first generation children is fabulous and extremely hard hitting. I DO feel like this was a little longer than it strictly needed to be, but on the whole? I really really enjoyed this and I flew through it.
I picked this up on a whim because it was written in verse and I tend to enjoy verse novels. This one was A Lot but it was also beautifully told and extremely compelling. The way it handles poverty, adult illiteracy, immigrant experiences, and the struggles of first generation children is fabulous and extremely hard hitting. I DO feel like this was a little longer than it strictly needed to be, but on the whole? I really really enjoyed this and I flew through it.