59 pages • 1 hour read
Renée WatsonThis Side of Home
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Renée Watson's This Side of Home is praised for its compelling exploration of gentrification, identity, and belonging through the experiences of twin sisters. Critics appreciate Watson's authentic voice and relatable characters. However, some note a predictable plot and wish for deeper character development. Overall, a heartfelt and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read This Side of Home?
Readers who enjoy thought-provoking coming-of-age stories with social and cultural themes will appreciate This Side of Home by Renée Watson. Fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give or Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming will find similar resonance in Watson's exploration of racial identity, gentrification, and sisterhood.
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