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jackyy93 's review for:
The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book is very lighthearted and fun to read because of the characters!! The childrens' personalities really drive the story, unfortunately those of adult characters (including the main) fall flat in comparison.
I personally thought some of the dialogue was awkward to read, and that TJ Klune continuously made unnecessary comments about the mc's weight and played it off as the "bluntness of children"??
The writing reads more as a middle grade book, but if you're in the mood for something lighthearted and inspiring to read, you might enjoy this!
I personally thought some of the dialogue was awkward to read, and that TJ Klune continuously made unnecessary comments about the mc's weight and played it off as the "bluntness of children"??
The writing reads more as a middle grade book, but if you're in the mood for something lighthearted and inspiring to read, you might enjoy this!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Fatphobia
Minor: Child abuse