A review by maladaptive_dream_hobbit
The Leavers, by Lisa Ko
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.5
Spoiler
This book is about a mother and son who are separated by deportation eventually are reunited again .Graphic: Racism, Forced institutionalization, Abandonment, and Addiction
Moderate: Police brutality and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Misogyny and Kidnapping