A review by badmom
In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

As always, Blume beautifully captures the lives of people &  eras using historical events as a central focus. In this case it is the series of plane crashes in Elizabeth, New Jersey in the early 1950s, when the main character is a young woman navigating adolescence along with the complications & mysteries of family relationships. Blume develops even the smallest side stories into points of meaningful connection, adding to the richness of the story. 
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