A review by rwalker101
Kind of a Big Deal by Shannon Hale

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book seems to walk a line between Shannon Hale's traditional works. It's not YA or Adult - it sits firmly in the New Adult category, as it focuses on Josie's struggles to decide what she's going to do with her life, now that she is forced to leave high school behind. It is not a high fantasy fairy tale, nor a superhero joint, nor an entirely-mundane adult novel; again, it seems to tow a line between these, with its magic realism bringing a shining, magical tint to Josie's mundane life in Missoula.

This book is not going to be for everybody. The reviews can tell you that. But if, like me, you used to disassociate and devour books by the hundreds, if you had a hard time following your imagined path after high school, if your early failures in adult life sent you spiraling into a mental health crisis, if perhaps you are still struggling to come to terms with the life your life is becoming - you might find something in this book to love.

Perhaps I'm biased - I am a staunch supporter of all things Shannon Hale, after all. This book is not perfect, but I found a lot to like in it, and I think, if you're like me, you might like it too. 
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