A review by delz
Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

emotional sad 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? No

5.0

Red, White, and Whole is a story told in verse. Reha is a young Indian American girl living in Kentucky, a place not known for diversity in the 1980’s. She feels divided because she spends weekends at her Indian temple and socializing with found family, since her parents left everyone back in India. During the week though she is American, spending time with her American friends. Life is confusing when you feel split between two cultures, but Reha has a loving and supportive family. This is a beautiful story, written so beautifully.
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