My Vicksburg offers rich history but troubling moral themes, with a 13-year-old heroine using deceit and betrayal, framing dubious actions as noble.
Tag: Cautionary Review
Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk
As I read Wolf Hollow, I found myself depressed and frustrated throughout the story, and I didn’t find a powerful redeeming theme.
The Fifth of March
I am frustrated and disappointed in The Fifth of March. I can only speculate that Rinaldi thought she was inviting young readers into challenging questions…
Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein
WARNING:
CAUTIONARY REVIEW WITH PHOTOS DEPICTING ADULT CONTENT.