A review by audreylee
Closer to Nowhere by Ellen Hopkins

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Excellent look at two cousins and their chaotic home life. Both characters were sympathetic and interesting. Both characters were sympathetic and interesting. A look at the emotional roller coaster of PTSD. Just wonderful. It doesn't sugarcoat the home situation but neither does it feel emotionally manipulative.
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