A review by stephmcnutt28
The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I have never connected to a book so much. This was an exact snippet of my own childhood and having someone else describe the exact thoughts in my own head at that age was something I never knew I needed. I never expected to connect to a middle grade book at 32 years old, but here I am. This book is proof for me that you’re never to old to read middle grade or YA and find connection in it. I highly recommend. 
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