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A review by nighttgarden
Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I related to Junie a little. Maybe it's cause my name is Juniper. But she was really relatable when <SPOILER>she thought about killing herself.<SPOILER>
Anyways, it's a beautiful book and is educational (in the story and real sense) about the The Korean War.
Anyways, it's a beautiful book and is educational (in the story and real sense) about the The Korean War.
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts