A review by rachaelreads1989
The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson (Novelist)

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was incredible. It had a lot of character growth and development. Ruth and Midnight are two narrators that are both on a journey of figuring out how they fit in to the world in relation to the family and identity. While one is a successful adult black woman and the other is a poor eleven year old white boy, their stories really mirror each other in very subtle but profound ways. I thought that was cleverly done. Highly recommend.
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