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A review by judyrigby
Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is both heart-warming and heart-breaking; it's eye, mind and heart-opening; it demands reflection as you read it and stays with you after you're finished. Above all, it's shot through with tender mercy. Paul Heppell's illustrations only serve to enhance the story.
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail