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A review by tan_wayne
A List of Cages by Robin Roe
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
“Why is time like that? Why does it slow down in the places you don’t want it to, but it speeds away when you’re happy?” ~Robin Roe, A List Of Cages
This book had me all in my feels in the middle of the night. 😥
I love the representation of a beautiful friendship and of mental disorders. It is never easy being the odd one out in the world and having friends that will be always there for you regardless. It is also never easy for children to deal with their parents death and be abused by people. We get to see how similar people (Julien and Adam) are overcome their problems in vastly different ways. This story delicately portrays what so many youths today face, and much applause should be given.
I love how the author also blended symbolism and imagery into the stories. Whether it is using stars to represent hope recurring when Julian is trapped in the chest and the final scene with lanterns or using using injuries to depict sadness on the inside Julian being found in the chest with multiple wounds (sores) tying back to his parents .
I feel that Adam's backstory could have been fleshed out more in my opinion. I am not saying that anyone with mental disorders should always suffer, but I think the author could have explored more on the teachers' abuse, medication and how he slowly began to crack under pressure when he puts the blame on himself for the state of Julien. The romance between Adam and Emerald felt quick, and I really wished the author could explore the struggles and dynamics of Adam partially blaming Emerald for the state of Julien
A book that is close to perfection in my mind. And since there is such strong representation, I felt it was fitting to give my first ever 4.75 stars (because I can and I had to).
☆4.75 Stars☆
This book had me all in my feels in the middle of the night. 😥
I love the representation of a beautiful friendship and of mental disorders. It is never easy being the odd one out in the world and having friends that will be always there for you regardless. It is also never easy for children to deal with their parents death and be abused by people. We get to see how similar people (Julien and Adam) are overcome their problems in vastly different ways. This story delicately portrays what so many youths today face, and much applause should be given.
I love how the author also blended symbolism and imagery into the stories. Whether it is using stars to represent hope
I feel that Adam's backstory could have been fleshed out more in my opinion. I am not saying that anyone with mental disorders should always suffer, but I think the author could have explored more on the teachers' abuse, medication and how he slowly began to crack under pressure when he puts the blame on himself for the state of Julien. The romance
A book that is close to perfection in my mind. And since there is such strong representation, I felt it was fitting to give my first ever 4.75 stars (because I can and I had to).
☆4.75 Stars☆