David Given Schwarm

Naughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman My rating: 1 of 5 stars This is not a good book. This book is silly racism inverted as severe racism reflecting on historic racism. Or something. I think a nine-year-old might enjoy or at least be educated by this, but I found the recasting of historical events problematic and the overall tone a real challenge. I do not recommend this book to anyone–there is much better material covering similar topics with much greater empathy, understanding, and art. View all my reviews