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adamderb's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Deportation
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Racism and Sexual content
ka_ke's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Omg if it wasn’t for the anti-depressants I’d be a sobbing mess.
This book was incredible. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did.
Indivisible combined my favourite things, sociology, politics, activism, family, and love. I’m a social worker in Canada so watching the horrors south of our border during the cheeto’s reign was heart breaking. I’m glad I read Indivisible, it gives the migrant story an incredible platform.
This book was incredible. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did.
Indivisible combined my favourite things, sociology, politics, activism, family, and love. I’m a social worker in Canada so watching the horrors south of our border during the cheeto’s reign was heart breaking. I’m glad I read Indivisible, it gives the migrant story an incredible platform.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Grief, Classism, and Deportation
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, Outing, and Abandonment
dulceloureiro02's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
I really loved this book I just wish I had more tissues because they were definitely needed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Xenophobia
mezzarella's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
When I learned that Indivisible by Daniel Aleman was about a family separated by deportation, I knew this story would be a heartbreaking one. I began reading this story for its timely content and representation. Far too often, the news covers immigration as if it was a faceless issue and not about the people who interact and enrich the community. This book offers the more human perspective of what it means when a family is separated by ICE. Despite this, the book is also about a teenage boy. Mateo is navigating college applications, extracurriculars, and relationships all while trying to care for his sister while both of his parents are locked at separate detention centers. Even with the help of from family friends, Mateo must endure an unfathomable situation and decide whether it is safe to disclose his immigration status with others.
Understandably, this book is full of heartache. Both Mateo and his sister are dealing with trauma associated from family separation. Mental illness and emotional duress is a common discussion throughout the book. Mateo refrains from discussing his situation at school out of the attempt to have a "normal" part to his life, which strains his academics and relationships. Every step of the way, you feel how caught Mateo feels. More than anything, you hope for the best possible outcome for Mateo and his family even when the situation seems increasingly more impossible. There are some incredibly difficult moments in this novel, and yet each character asks "What now?" and pushes forward. Although not everything ends perfectly, this story perfectly balances a harsh reality with a hopeful future.
Understandably, this book is full of heartache. Both Mateo and his sister are dealing with trauma associated from family separation. Mental illness and emotional duress is a common discussion throughout the book. Mateo refrains from discussing his situation at school out of the attempt to have a "normal" part to his life, which strains his academics and relationships. Every step of the way, you feel how caught Mateo feels. More than anything, you hope for the best possible outcome for Mateo and his family even when the situation seems increasingly more impossible. There are some incredibly difficult moments in this novel, and yet each character asks "What now?" and pushes forward. Although not everything ends perfectly, this story perfectly balances a harsh reality with a hopeful future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism and Sexual content
alertnerd's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
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Nailing his next audition, acing the ACTs and finding a boyfriend are 16-year-old Matt Garcia’s biggest concerns. But when he returns home from school one day and finds out that ICE has taken both his parents into custody, now he’s responsible for taking care of his 9-year-old sister, running his dad’s store and trying to keep his parents from being deported.
Indivisible is a heartbreaking book about a difficult topic, but is still full of tons of heart and even a little optimism. In the end, it is still able to be hopeful.
Nobody should have to go through the things that Matt has gone through and no kid should have to worry about these things.
This is obviously a very timely and relevant read and it gives a very clear picture of what it’s like for children left behind by inhumane deportation laws.
TW: deportation, racism, anxiety
Thanks to The Novl for this ARC!
Release date: May 4, 2021
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism