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A review by mittens_10
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked the book, and I read it in two days, just didn't find anything super duper original about it, and the writing letters to MLK Jr wasn't as big an aspect as I thought it would be. Would definitely recommend reading it though, was still an amazing read. Really made me think.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcohol, Child death, Violence, Cursing, Death, Grief, and Police brutality
Minor: Fire/Fire injury