![]() ![]() Roe really captured Julian’s vulnerability in a way that was haunting. I definitely found myself crying for Julian’s situation that is unfortunately not unheard of. ![]() However, I struggled to read Julian’s chapters at times. “A List of Cages” is written through Adam and Julian’s point of view, which I did like. Despite their different ages and circumstances they develop a friendship that alters their lives as Adam discovers things may not be all that they seem in Julian’s home. The two are reunited years later in high school. Julian lived in Adam’s home temporarily after the death of Julian’s parents. One of my favorite quotes from the book seems to sum it up: “Hate ricochets, but so does kindness.”Īt the heart of Robin Roe’s debut novel lies the relationship of Adam and his younger foster brother Julian. Its message about friendship resonates with me. ![]() “A List of Cages” is book that bolsters my existing faith in the younger generation. ![]()
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