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Middlewest: The Complete Tale
by Skottie Young
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was weird but in a mostly good way.
An interesting magical realism take on generational curses, anger issues, and maybe toxic masculinity if you squint, then there’s some child slavery thrown in on the side. The cartoony artwork complimented the story perfectly well though I disliked how chewed up Bobby’s lips looked in some shots.
Overall, a very emotional and deeply personal story from the author. The ending wrapped up nicely. No complaints. I’m pleased that Abel decided not to continue living with his dad and the father respected it. But Abel better understood his father’s faults. As we get older, we learn our parents aren't perfect. It didn’t make the abuse right, which the book acknowledges, but he sees how his grandfather started the nasty cycle.
An interesting magical realism take on generational curses, anger issues, and maybe toxic masculinity if you squint, then there’s some child slavery thrown in on the side. The cartoony artwork complimented the story perfectly well though I disliked how chewed up Bobby’s lips looked in some shots.
Overall, a very emotional and deeply personal story from the author. The ending wrapped up nicely. No complaints.