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A review by year23
Monster in the Middle by Tiphanie Yanique
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
This was a surprisingly great story - started off strong, engaging middle, and then the end sort of sputtered. I would have loved to have seen more of Fly and Stela's relationship and interaction.
Starts off almost with a magical realism bent that I think can give the wrong idea about the story. But if you like generational stories exploring families, trauma, all within the context of race and gender (both in America and in South Africa) - this book is for you.
Starts off almost with a magical realism bent that I think can give the wrong idea about the story. But if you like generational stories exploring families, trauma, all within the context of race and gender (both in America and in South Africa) - this book is for you.