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Please Don't Eat Me by Liz Climo
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This was a bit disjointed in the beginning. I didn’t fully understand the badlands part. And it felt odd where we went from cannibals to godmothers and magic.
I did like bone dog and the smart ass witch!!
It was nice how Mara wanted to save her sister from further abuse though. That part resonated with me.
I did like bone dog and the smart ass witch!!
It was nice how Mara wanted to save her sister from further abuse though. That part resonated with me.
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality by Bob Joseph
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I have been doing a lot of learning about Canada's history with our genocide of indigenous population, but I haven't yet read through the full truth and reconciliation report. But, this title was excellent to help me better understand the atrocities the Canadian Government sanctioned against people who have the rightful claim to so much of our nation.
I was in grade 10 when the last residential school was shut down. This history, isn't that long ago, and I will continue to work to educate myself on the past, and what I can actively do moving forward, to commit to my own efforts towards truth and reconciliation.
I was in grade 10 when the last residential school was shut down. This history, isn't that long ago, and I will continue to work to educate myself on the past, and what I can actively do moving forward, to commit to my own efforts towards truth and reconciliation.
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Yet another story that had me in tears throughout.
I enjoyed how the fig tree was a character. Despite the jumping back and forth through specific time periods each setting specific to that time was eloquently described.
Not knowing much about the conflict in Cyprus during the 70’s i learned a fair amount about it.
The narrators were excellent at balancing accents which helped to strengthen the contrast between Greeks and Turks.
I enjoyed how the fig tree was a character. Despite the jumping back and forth through specific time periods each setting specific to that time was eloquently described.
Not knowing much about the conflict in Cyprus during the 70’s i learned a fair amount about it.
The narrators were excellent at balancing accents which helped to strengthen the contrast between Greeks and Turks.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
5.0
Wow, this novel made me weep. A magnificent story of bravery, perseverance, and inner strength. If only I had half the courage Santiago did!