![]() ![]() Though Roe’s novel is about the impact of friendship, another gem from the book has stuck with me: “What keeps you from living the life you want? What keeps you from being free?” I did not feel as connected to the other teens in the book, but I was able to accept this due to the story’s first person point of view. But through the sad parts, my heart achingly opened to this possibility. I felt protectiveness for Julian and at first had a hard time accepting that Adam and his friends would accept Julian into their circle. 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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