A review by dancevera
Junie by Chelene Knight

emotional informative 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

3.5

I found myself enjoying the short chapters, and I especially loved how Knight brought a fictional version of Hogan's Alley to life in the 30s (the historically Black neighbourhood of Vancouver that was demolished in the early 1970s). The characters drew me in, and I was interested in the two mother/daughter dynamics that were the focal point, but the pacing often three me off, and I felt very unsatisfied with the ending. It wrapped up quickly and without much resolution for me. 
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