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Reader reviewed by K.W.

Christopher Paul Curtis is a uniquely sensitve writer with a great story to tell. The characters reveal so much about themselves without having to come out and say what they're feeling-the mark of a truly great writer.

The book takes place in Michigan and many of the locations, like Flint and Grand Rapids, are very familiar to me, which pulls me into the story more.

The best part of the story is the twist in whom Bud thinks his father is. I don't want to ruin the ending, but the complex relationships that are revealed are done so quite skillfully and without overdoing it. The perfect (and satisfying) ending.