A review by librarydreams
Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine

emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I had a hard time investing in the characters of this book. Caitlyn is portrayed with very stereotypical features of "high-functioning" autism (called Asperger's in the book, which was the term at the time of publication). Her lack of awareness of her own emotions makes it difficult for the reader to empathize with her (though, as empathy is something Caitlyn learns over the course of the book, perhaps that's the point).
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