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A review by callmekp
King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book is about the struggle of a young black boy to discover who he is and who he wants to be. It was a decent read, but I think there were a lot of storylines mixed up. I think maybe the book was trying to do too much, so it didn't do any of them in an astonishing read. I finished this in one three-hour sitting, it was easy to read, and lots of students will be engaged in the text.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail