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A review by allapaz
Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
(read for class)
a solid middle grade story, truly loveable characters and heartwarming moments, and compelling descriptions of language and loss in that free-verse style. like other reviewers, though, I am struggling with wanting to hear a story like this from a non-white author. at the very least, we could have gotten some acknowledgement of any stories she heard in her research or what research she did to write from this perspective.
a solid middle grade story, truly loveable characters and heartwarming moments, and compelling descriptions of language and loss in that free-verse style. like other reviewers, though, I am struggling with wanting to hear a story like this from a non-white author. at the very least, we could have gotten some acknowledgement of any stories she heard in her research or what research she did to write from this perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, War