Island of the Blue Dolphins
1960 • 222 pages

Ratings147

Average rating3.7

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White men shouldn't write about issues they can't relate to. I respect that O'Dell had some historical knowledge and meant no foul intent. However, it comes of as white savior-y and holds a lot of inaccuracies. It's also wrong that white people are still profiting off of this book. That is all.

February 12, 2023