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A review by schaferxv
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Mild "spoilers"
I'd probably give this book a 4 star review if it weren't for the racism. I get that it's set in the 1950s but really? The depictions of "orientals" was just overtly offensive. Yellow face and all.
Flavors is cute and precocious but a bit much sometimes and while I know she's 11, her overlooking the most obvious suspect to me was a bit unbelievable.
A fun little story but nothing incredible.
I'd probably give this book a 4 star review if it weren't for the racism. I get that it's set in the 1950s but really? The depictions of "orientals" was just overtly offensive. Yellow face and all.
Flavors is cute and precocious but a bit much sometimes and while I know she's 11, her overlooking the most obvious suspect to me was a bit unbelievable.
A fun little story but nothing incredible.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism