A review by hickorynut
So B. It by Sarah Weeks

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Heidi is an eleven year old girl raised by her agoraphobic neighbor Bernadette and her mother, a woman with mental impairment, memory issues, and learning disabilities, affectionately referred to as Precious. Her mother's story is unknown, and Heidi does not know where they come from. But as she grows she is more and more curious of their backgrounds and who they are, and she alone embarks upon a journey to piece together their past. Ultimately she finds her way to a home for folks with disabilities that had once housed her mother, finding answers as to who her family is and greater understanding of her mother's past.

This carefully relayed the very real experiences of folks with agoraphobia and mental impairment, and how isolated people can often slip through the cracks unnoticed. It's raw and realistic about the realities of their lives and how people interact with them. Overall a book with several important perspectives to consider.