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A review by apolloann
The Outside Circle by Patti Laboucane-Benson
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The Outside Circle really forces the reader to look inward. It does not sugar coat anything, and the author and artist do an amazing job conveying the emotional journey of the main character, Pete, while he works to become a warrior.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Gun violence, Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Racism