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A fantastic YA novel that doesn't shy away from tough subjects or real life situations and behavior. The characters, however, are flatter than they would be in an adult novel. The sharpest barbs of their failures, motives and mistakes are cut off.
Alexie also states his writerly goals and themes quite clearly - another sign of a YA novel. I can't fault him for it but I don't enjoy it.
I'm glad to have read this given its importance in modern literature - but I know I would have enjoyed it much mo ...more
Alexie also states his writerly goals and themes quite clearly - another sign of a YA novel. I can't fault him for it but I don't enjoy it.
I'm glad to have read this given its importance in modern literature - but I know I would have enjoyed it much mo ...more
First line - I was born with water on the brain. Recommend read this instead of listening to the audiobook because there are drawings / cartoons.
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