A review by librarymouse
My Life at the Bottom: The Story of a Lonesome Axolotl by Linda Bondestam

adventurous dark emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This book is incredibly cute! I like to think that when the pet shop flooded, the tank that the lonely pink axolotl and their soup can bed cracked was the tank belonging to their future partner. This is the first example of post humanism/eco crit book explicitly critical of humanity that I've seen with children as the intended audience. Great Eco-conscious message, and the 978 baby axolotls are adorable in their uniqueness! 
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