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A review by nairam1173
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I really liked the history aspect, and the characterization of Jack and Miss Volker and their friendship. I found the addition of the murder plot distracting and felt like it...took away from some of the emotional gravitas. And I realize this book is comedic in tone, but deliberately re-framing how you've seen a lot of book unfold feels different than in general having a lighthearted, childish voice.
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death and Medical content
Minor: Xenophobia and Murder