A review by christinefitz
The Umbrella Maker's Son by Katrina Leno

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Reminds me of books like City of Ember and The Giver. Some Lemony Snicket-style elements as well. Diverse representation and an anti-megacorp (dare I say Amazon??) message with attention paid to the effects on not just small business owners, but poor communities and the climate. Really enjoyed this book, glad I finally prioritized it after seeing it in the library for nearly a year and saying “I really gotta read that”. Also… Stardew inspired?? Maybe??

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