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The Girl, the Ring, and the Baseball Bat
by Camille Gomera-Tavarez
emotional
reflective
medium-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
I had a difficult time getting into this one, if I'm being honest. The writing didn't really hook me at the beginning, and there is a lot going on between the three different POVs. At times, the timelines between the three don't always match, which makes it a little hard to follow what was going on.
The premise, however, was really interesting! I always enjoy a good dose of magical realism. It's not a book I'd necessarily know how to recommend to teens, though, because it is so unique.
The premise, however, was really interesting! I always enjoy a good dose of magical realism. It's not a book I'd necessarily know how to recommend to teens, though, because it is so unique.
Graphic: Cursing, Racism, Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse
Minor: Addiction, Infidelity, Violence