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A review by teacupsandfirereads
Gutter Child by Jael Richardson
challenging
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? No
4.0
For the longest time, I wasn't drawn to this book. But I am not really sure why. It was available to borrow from my library as an ebook, so I picked it out for Black History Month. And wow, wow, wow! It was not what I was expecting, but was so much more. I feel Richardson has a masterpiece on her hands. I truly don't know what more to say. It was beautifully done all around. Not an easy read, but an important one that frames injustice in a whole new light. Please read it and don't sit on it like I did.
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Death, and Rape
Minor: Classism and Racial slurs