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A review by hckilgour
The Cost of Knowing by Brittney Morris
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I fully expected this book to wind up with a happier ending. I’m sad that it didn’t, but it fit the story much better.
There’s a lot to say about racism, the double standard that children of color face, and anxiety in this book. And it portrays these things and what they mean and can look like very well.
I also thing this book shows an “anti toxic masculinity”. That men can have fears and show emotion.
I think there’s a lot of young men and children of color in the world who might find a little piece of solace and hope in the story.
There’s a lot to say about racism, the double standard that children of color face, and anxiety in this book. And it portrays these things and what they mean and can look like very well.
I also thing this book shows an “anti toxic masculinity”. That men can have fears and show emotion.
I think there’s a lot of young men and children of color in the world who might find a little piece of solace and hope in the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Mass/school shootings, and Child death