A review by gaycornbread420
Otis Spofford by Beverly Cleary

fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Least favorite Beverly Cleary book I’ve read yet. Deeply unlikeable protagonist and a hefty dose of racism in chapter 5, “Otis the Unfriendly Indian.” Obviously a product of its time but I would not recommend this book to any child. 
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