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A review by sarahbuckley
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
I wasn’t sure how every story would tie together but the ending was so good and gut wrenching. I didn’t think Iris could be redeemed, but by the end I really enjoyed her character development.
Graphic: Child death, Racism, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Cancer and Sexual content