Our reviews evaluate books based on characteristics that adoptee readers look for, which include: honest expression of the adoptee experience; accurate information about historical adoption practices and/or the modern adoption industry; and helpful advice for navigating life challenges related to one’s adoption.
Not every book is right for every reader, and not every book is right for every moment in one’s life. We hope our reviews help you determine whether or not a book is right for you at this moment.
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The Minimalist by Kailee Pedersen
Reviewed by Karen Pickell
The Minimalist is the second novel by Chinese adoptee Kailee Pedersen. Her first, Sacrificial Animals, was named a Best Horror Book of 2024 by the New York Times, and her new book is billed as a “gruesome and unsettling psychological drama.”