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A review by arirose
Doll Bones by Holly Black
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
2.0
While I'm not disappointed that I read this by any means, I could have lived without, lol. To start, I liked the children's story making and their dedication to it. Very relatable and familiar to my own growing up and my siblings' growing up. Especially the fear of growing up and out of the story. But Zach's lie about quitting the story was very pointless and unbelievable to me. IThe dad's eventual regret was a nice touch though. I also found The Queen to be interesting, and only wish she was used more, if that makes sense.
But my biggest grief with this book is in the beginning. Explaining a 12 year as old almost as tall as his dad and hands big enough that "catching a basketball was a lot easier"??? Tell me you don't know a 12 year old without telling me you don't know a 12 year old. And even worse that that, the only black girl of the group was described as having developed curves and "looking a lot older" at 10 years old. I shouldn't have to explain the problem there.
But my biggest grief with this book is in the beginning. Explaining a 12 year as old almost as tall as his dad and hands big enough that "catching a basketball was a lot easier"??? Tell me you don't know a 12 year old without telling me you don't know a 12 year old. And even worse that that, the only black girl of the group was described as having developed curves and "looking a lot older" at 10 years old. I shouldn't have to explain the problem there.