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A review by aly_anne
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books: A Novel by Kirsten Miller
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Classism
This book hinges on the characters reading banned books, and as such many tough topics are touched on, some more deeply than others. While this is ultimately a hopeful book, the experiences of some characters are tough to read and caution should be taken to prioritize our mental well being.