Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel by Rex Ogle

1 review

leanniefae's review

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Four Eyes by Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza was such a good read! I also was a geeky middle schooler in the 1990s who got glasses and hated them so, so much. I also got hit in the face with a (basket)ball, but mine was intentional and my glasses didn't break. Has anyone told you before that middle school is the WORST?  The kids are awful, the teachers are burnt out, home life sucks because you're grown, *but not enough*, and your parents just don't understand (remember, 90s kid). Four Eyes captures this experience perfectly. 

I absolutely love the fact that a character with a stutter is included, and the only mention of it at all is when they talk about how sports helped them make friends. They're never treated any differently and that's beautiful. 

My reason for knocking off .25 star is because even though Rex was going through a lot, he was still a little $@*+head to his mom and while she could have been more supportive in some scenes, she really was doing her best for her spoiled American teenager. She did not deserve all his selfish crap, and then she took her distress out on her generous mom!  I tried the same actions with my mom and she did not take it as chill as Rex's mom. I still have trauma! I honestly don't know if my peers had my experience, or Rex's. 

I received an advance reader copy of this graphic novel free from a local book store, and my review is completely my own opinion and freely given.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism and Bullying