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A review by mari98
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
dark
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Wow. Closing this book with my chest weighing heavier than when I started this book was not how I wanted to spend my Sunday evening, but here we are.
Claudia and Monday are soul sisters who are returning after their summer break into eighth grade. However, Monday is nowhere to be found and everyone seems to be avoiding Claudia's questions about her friend's disappearance. Claudia is relentless in her pursuit of finding out what happened to her friend, even though her parents believe that it's best for her to find something else to indulge in. What are they hiding? Why hasn't Monday contacted Claudia during the break?
I had my own theories when I started this out, but I'm glad I was proven wrong. Although a YA book, this book masterfully handled discussions about infertility and race in a backdrop of coming of age issues like first relationships and fitting in. The conclusion hit me like a punch in the gut and it forces the reader to come to terms with the fact that this may not all be fictional and there are problems in this book that need to be addressed. I hope this book turns out to be a vehicle that aids in discussions about abuse and neglect and gives children the opportunity to speak up if they notice something that isn't right.
Not for the faint of heart and the ones chasing happily ever afters, but I urge everyone to read this at least once in their life because the story might stick with you for a long time.
Claudia and Monday are soul sisters who are returning after their summer break into eighth grade. However, Monday is nowhere to be found and everyone seems to be avoiding Claudia's questions about her friend's disappearance. Claudia is relentless in her pursuit of finding out what happened to her friend, even though her parents believe that it's best for her to find something else to indulge in. What are they hiding? Why hasn't Monday contacted Claudia during the break?
I had my own theories when I started this out, but I'm glad I was proven wrong. Although a YA book, this book masterfully handled discussions about infertility and race in a backdrop of coming of age issues like first relationships and fitting in. The conclusion hit me like a punch in the gut and it forces the reader to come to terms with the fact that this may not all be fictional and there are problems in this book that need to be addressed. I hope this book turns out to be a vehicle that aids in discussions about abuse and neglect and gives children the opportunity to speak up if they notice something that isn't right.
Not for the faint of heart and the ones chasing happily ever afters, but I urge everyone to read this at least once in their life because the story might stick with you for a long time.