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tate_walker's Reviews (940)
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As someone who is deathly allergic to most common edible mushroom varieties, I found this book satisfyingly validating. The narrator was drab and monotone, so it says a lot about the story/writing that I listened to this in just a few sittings. I stan chingona goths!
As someone who is deathly allergic to most common edible mushroom varieties, I found this book satisfyingly validating. The narrator was drab and monotone, so it says a lot about the story/writing that I listened to this in just a few sittings. I stan chingona goths!
I listened to the audiobook and was NOT impressed with the author reading for a middle school narrator - so draaaabbbb! Luckily for the author, the story rocks (and rolls!) and is easy to get into and highly relatable for those of us who navigated border towns growing up. Reminded me a bit of Absolutely True Diary of a PT Indian, so if you’ve (rightfully!) canceled that Alexie dude, give this book a try as a fun middle grade/coming-of-age tale.
Watched the movie first, which was devastating and inspiring, so I knew the book would deliver more of the same, and was pleased with the details, court case highs/lows, strategies, and real-world wins/losses that make Stephenson’s justice work feel like something we might all accomplish if we just keep trying to do better with the tools we’re given. Stephenson’s writing (and narration - I listened to the audiobook) is relatable and engaging, doesnt alienate those of us lacking court/legal experience, and reminds readers (w/o preaching) that there is always something we can give of ourselves in service to a better, more just world.
