A review by bobbijopmh
Back on Track: Diary of a Street Kid by Margaret Clark
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was one of my favourite books during high school. I don’t feel like it really stood the test of time, though. The writing is average (though that’s ‘excused’ by the teen-girl diary format) and the plot and character development are both weak.
I kind of wish I hadn’t reread it as an adult, so I could hold on to the false memory of greatness!
I kind of wish I hadn’t reread it as an adult, so I could hold on to the false memory of greatness!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Violence