A review by andremthefoozle
Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
So much darkness and harsh realities in a book for younger readers, though all in service of an honest depiction of difficult times and situations.
As the story moved at a good clip, there are places I wish the author could have slowed down and offered us more time with certain characters or circumstances before moving forward, but that is likely part of keeping the length where it is for it's intended demographic.
As the story moved at a good clip, there are places I wish the author could have slowed down and offered us more time with certain characters or circumstances before moving forward, but that is likely part of keeping the length where it is for it's intended demographic.