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starrysteph 's review for:
Enlightened
by Sachi Ediriweera
emotional
hopeful
informative
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:
Yes
Clear, compelling, and endearing introduction to Buddhism/fictionalized spin on the story of the Buddha. I enjoyed the illustration style & the accessible but not-distractingly-modern language.
I also loved the inclusion of the story of Kisa Gotami – it’s one of my favorite ways to talk about grief.
CW: death, death of child, death of parent, grief, abandonment, starvation, illness, animal cruelty
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(I received a free copy of this book; this is my honest review.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment