charlieschu's profile picture

charlieschu 's review for:

In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
4.5
adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Jason Reynolds always kills it. He makes the  settings and characters in everyday life feel so vivid and magical, while still honest and genuine. He invites us into spaces warm and confusing and hopeful. He’s an adult who remembers, so clearly, the power and the humor and the love in a child’s perspective. Where apartment buildings can be castles and building supers can be superheroes. This was such a joy to read.