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The Umbrella Maker's Son by Katrina Leno
5.0
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Reminds me of books like City of Ember and The Giver. Some Lemony Snicket-style elements as well. Diverse representation and an anti-megacorp (dare I say Amazon??) message with attention paid to the effects on not just small business owners, but poor communities and the climate. Really enjoyed this book, glad I finally prioritized it after seeing it in the library for nearly a year and saying “I really gotta read that”. Also… Stardew inspired?? Maybe??

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