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A review by kimveach
The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The best parts of this book were the intimate exchanges between the characters and the descriptions of everyday life. The book fell short when it added in social commentary that was disguised as reflective thought. It is hard to believe that the character would have such clarity of thought at that moment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Terminal illness, Police brutality, and Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity