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librarianlayla 's review for:
Front Desk
by Kelly Yang
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4/4.5 stars.
A middle grade story with a really important message.
Based in the 90's, an era I too grew up in, it truly highlights racism and inequality. Especially for those chasing the 'American Dream'. And is an important topic to raise with young minds, it highlights determination to achieve one's goals and the power of friendship.
I wish there had been more light in this book, a lot of it was heavy and it needed more reprieve's interwoven to balance out the book. Hence it not receiving a full five stars. But overall I enjoyed it and it's diversity of characters.
A middle grade story with a really important message.
Based in the 90's, an era I too grew up in, it truly highlights racism and inequality. Especially for those chasing the 'American Dream'. And is an important topic to raise with young minds, it highlights determination to achieve one's goals and the power of friendship.
I wish there had been more light in this book, a lot of it was heavy and it needed more reprieve's interwoven to balance out the book. Hence it not receiving a full five stars. But overall I enjoyed it and it's diversity of characters.