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letter_planet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Fine enough as a youth novel, although plagued by an unlikable protagonist and an author who uses an immigrant child as an object for the plot, rather than viewing him as his own character. Also heavy on stereotypes about that immigrant child.
Minor: Xenophobia
someonelikeblue's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Cursing, Car accident, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Xenophobia, Sexism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Blood, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Excrement, Child abuse, Body shaming, Animal death, and Ableism
Minor: Gun violence and War
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