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A review by pause_theframe
Mean Little People by Paige Dearth
5.0
This is a very deep, dark book about just how brutal life can be and how you can come out the other side. The details are written exceptionally well and really bring to life just how cruel the world can be, to people of any age. From the ‘father figure’ he makes when living rough to the young boy himself, the world doesn’t see the age, but the cruel ways continue.
We read along as the cruel upbringing leads to a life the boy may not have once considered, but he thrives. He continues to live and make a life for himself, despite all the odds against him. When he gets massively knocked down again, it is so brutal I was blown away by the amount of emotion, fear and sadness, that I felt for this, now, young man.
The author had a way of taking some dark and creating a beauty to it. It was brought to life, showing just how one can survive and maintain a life, even in the worst conditions. I was instantly drawn to the main character and felt for him. I wanted to see hime succeed and loved watching as he grew and showed his intellect and tenacity, evening if he made mistakes.
Overall, this is a brutal read, but one filled with hope, just not the kind you are used to. I loved it!
We read along as the cruel upbringing leads to a life the boy may not have once considered, but he thrives. He continues to live and make a life for himself, despite all the odds against him. When he gets massively knocked down again, it is so brutal I was blown away by the amount of emotion, fear and sadness, that I felt for this, now, young man.
The author had a way of taking some dark and creating a beauty to it. It was brought to life, showing just how one can survive and maintain a life, even in the worst conditions. I was instantly drawn to the main character and felt for him. I wanted to see hime succeed and loved watching as he grew and showed his intellect and tenacity, evening if he made mistakes.
Overall, this is a brutal read, but one filled with hope, just not the kind you are used to. I loved it!