I loved Dumpling and also thoroughly enjoyed Ramona Blue. I think young adults who don't usually interact with people who are among the working poor should definitely read this book to gain some empathy. A situation that is an inconvenience to some can set off a cascade of catastrophe for people who are working hard and struggling to get by. I know I grew up in a middle-class area and had no clue.
Julie Murphy gets into complex issues regarding poverty, race, and sexual identity without being preachy or condescending. It's simply a good story about kids who are not cis, white, petite, middle class.
One note, in case kids or parents are reading this who are in the same situation as Ramona: You don't need to be an athlete to get scholarships for community college. Community colleges have foundations and scholarships just like 4-year schools do and they have financial aid counselors who help kids like Ramona get Pell grants and private scholarships. At my local high school, which has mostly low-income students, basically, every kid who applies for a scholarship from the community college's foundation gets something. Lots of aid goes out to older students, too. Community colleges have programs that can help you get a well-paying job without having to go to a 4-year school. So, thank you Julie Murphy for putting the wonderful, amazing option of community college in your story! I don't know if I have ever read a book that did, so thank you!
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"It’s sad that sometimes we let ourselves believe that if it’s not bad, it must be good."
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
"It’s sad that sometimes we let ourselves believe that if it’s not bad, it must be good.” I carve out a corner of my memory for his words, because it’s a sentiment I don’t want to forget. It’s an idea that feels dangerous, because it makes me want more"•Right when I read the synopsis, I knew there was no way I would not love this book. And having completed it, I can now say that is true!•I am a sucker for a novel that tackles complex sexuality, identity development, family dynamics, class, SES, race... this novel does it all, and in a way that serves each topic of sensitivity justice.•Ramona is such a lovable character. She's real, raw, resilient, and strong. She is parentified, and has to fulfill a caregiving role in her family to keep everything running smoothly-- without a single complaint. She deserves time for her self, time to be selfish, and time to refine and develop who she's truly wants to be. That is what this novel is. It tackles her struggles with who she wants to be, while incorporating the trauma, disaster, and complex adolescent dynamics to truly exemplify the realness of Ramona.•4.5/5
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Right when I read the synopsis, I knew there was no way I would not love this book. And having completed it, I can now say that is true!
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I am a sucker for a novel that tackles complex sexuality, identity development, family dynamics, class, SES, race... this novel does it all, and in a way that serves each topic of sensitivity justice.
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Ramona is such a lovable character. She's real, raw, resilient, and strong. She is parentified, and has to fulfill a caregiving role in her family to keep everything running smoothly-- without a single complaint. She deserves time for her self, time to be selfish, and time to refine and develop who she's truly wants to be. That is what this novel is. It tackles her struggles with who she wants to be, while incorporating the trauma, disaster, and complex adolescent dynamics to truly exemplify the realness of Ramona.
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"It’s sad that sometimes we let ourselves believe that if it’s not bad, it must be good."
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
"It’s sad that sometimes we let ourselves believe that if it’s not bad, it must be good.” I carve out a corner of my memory for his words, because it’s a sentiment I don’t want to forget. It’s an idea that feels dangerous, because it makes me want more"Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
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Right when I read the synopsis, I knew there was no way I would not love this book. And having completed it, I can now say that is true!
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I am a sucker for a novel that tackles complex sexuality, identity development, family dynamics, class, SES, race... this novel does it all, and in a way that serves each topic of sensitivity justice.
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Ramona is such a lovable character. She's real, raw, resilient, and strong. She is parentified, and has to fulfill a caregiving role in her family to keep everything running smoothly-- without a single complaint. She deserves time for her self, time to be selfish, and time to refine and develop who she's truly wants to be. That is what this novel is. It tackles her struggles with who she wants to be, while incorporating the trauma, disaster, and complex adolescent dynamics to truly exemplify the realness of Ramona.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2019
Me encanto Ramona, su personaje plantea tantas aristas que enriquecen la historia. La identidad definida atraves de las personas que queremos, depender de nadie también puede ser depender. Me gustó y rogue porque las cosas mejorarán para ella al mejor estilo Disney pero no sé hubiese sentido original ni propio. Ramona es una historia para jovenes adultos que todos deberían leer, te recuerda a esa época pasada y te ayuda a entender lo que pasa a tu alrededor. Lo recomiendo y ya tengo el siguiente libro de Julie Murphy ☺️
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Kels96
Not as good as the cover art.
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Jasdeep Sandhu
Weak story line but intense characters make it a lovely read!! I loved it!!
Reviewed in India on November 21, 2017
