![]() ![]() ![]() Had another character narrated the story it likely would have been more depressing, but I don't think it would have been nearly as impactful. The passages where she explains how she can't see herself in stories, where the characters are always described as "pale" and "fair", broke my heart.ĭespite the constant struggles, heartache and pain Deza and her family experience throughout the novel, Deza's voice is bright, hopeful and inspiring. ![]() You follow Deza as she becomes aware of her situation as a black girl in a society filled with prejudice and racism. Mostly, I loved seeing the experiences of the Malone's, an African American family affected by the devastation of the Great Depression, through the eyes of such a young and intelligent girl. I loved her love for reading and writing. I loved seeing her interact with the people around her. I actually said "aI loved how she told stories and spoke with such love and pride about her family. ![]()
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