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

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

4.5

This book was tagged as "Middle Grade" so I was a bit surprised by how mature the protagonist and themes were. It reminded me a lot of the film, "The Florida Project," as we get the perspective of a very adult world through the eyes of a child. Great read.
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