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Under the Rainbow by Celia Laskey

5 reviews

lous_reading_nook's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Really really enjoyed this book! It was such an easy read, but hit on some really important topics that definitely face small towns in the US but also probably around the globe. I did quite like how each chapter is from a different person’s perspective but in some ways it can make it lack a bit of depth around what happens to other characters. 

All in all a heart-warming, touching, reflective book with a nice happy ending. 
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justcallmeemily's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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thespinystacks's review

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Too early to call my favourite book of the year? I texted Book Club on Saturday saying that I’d laughed, cried, and scolded a character all within the first hundy pages. 
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Big Burr, Kansas, is the kind of place where everyone seems to know everyone, and everyone shares the same values-or keeps their opinions to themselves.

When a group of social activists arrive in a small town, the lives and beliefs of residents and outsiders alike are upended.

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Each chapter represents a different character with a potentially different view on the world, and some you loved, some you disliked and even hated - but each you truly got inside their head and that was incredibly powerful.

My favourite chapters were Linda, Elsie, and Avery. My biggest reactions came from these chapters and others. All of them to be honest. 

Laskey’s writing was witty, heart-wrenching and thought provoking. I feel sad that towns like this exist, and that there are so many people in the world who can’t be their true, authentic selves. 

I recommend looking at content warnings for this book if you’re a sensitive reader. 

5/5 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 so many rainbows 
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amy__'s review against another edition

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4.0

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booknerdnative's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Is it too early to call my favorite book of 2021? Yes. But, I have a feeling this will be at the tippy top of my favorites for this year. So hopeful and inspiring, I loved every minute of this charming story. It balances hard hitting and cozy really well. Brilliant!
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