Devi Nair
In a world where books are being banned in the name of “protecting young minds,” Kirsten Miller delivers a hilarious and biting response with heart, humor, and unforgettable characters.
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books took me by surprise in the best way. I went in expecting a thoughtful take on censorship, but I didn’t expect to laugh so much along the way. Miller has managed to craft a story that’s genuinely funny while tackling deeply serious issues like racism, abuse of power, and the erasure of essential histories.
The cast is brilliantly done. The self-important village fool, hate-spewing gossips, a retired judge with a spine of steel, a corrupt politician hiding a criminal past, and a group of teens fighting for a more inclusive and compassionate community. The next generation stole my heart, aware of differing sexualities, ideologies, and perspectives, but united in wanting a better world.
Yes, the audiobook ran long at over 11 hours, and some scenes felt unnecessarily drawn out. But the core message? Spot on. Books like The Diary of Anne Frank and Beloved being banned is not protection. It’s denial. And the story calls that out with humor and heart.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.
In a world where books are being banned in the name of “protecting young minds,” Kirsten Miller delivers a hilarious and biting response with heart, humor, and unforgettable characters.
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books took me by surprise in the best way. I went in expecting a thoughtful take on censorship, but I didn’t expect to laugh so much along the way. Miller has managed to craft a story that’s genuinely funny while tackling deeply serious issues like racism, abuse of power, and the erasure of essential histories.
The cast is brilliantly done. The self-important village fool, hate-spewing gossips, a retired judge with a spine of steel, a corrupt politician hiding a criminal past, and a group of teens fighting for a more inclusive and compassionate community. The next generation stole my heart, aware of differing sexualities, ideologies, and perspectives, but united in wanting a better world.
Yes, the audiobook ran long at over 11 hours, and some scenes felt unnecessarily drawn out. But the core message? Spot on. Books like The Diary of Anne Frank and Beloved being banned is not protection. It’s denial. And the story calls that out with humor and heart.
Originally posted at viewsshewrites.wordpress.com.