I was worried that this subject matter, and the look of the era and images, that this might be lame or twee.
But it's so refreshing and original that they've struck a beautiful balance and portray real life by using what I'm assuming is an neurodivergent (ND) main character. I think she's autistic.
I find that many times if a character is ND they're depicted as whacky, weird, antisocial, offensive sometimes, and it's portrayed as people are exasperated by them.
But here it's clear to me that people are moved, and touched- empowered, inspired and challenged by her too, and that way more realistic. He character speaks with a directness that feels safe. It dissipates tension in a good way for me. She names the injustices and nonsenses that are prevalent now in society and were even worse back then. She finds out the hard way, but manages to reach inside and overcome.
She's an attractive woman too, so I think it's important also to show that a person can be multidimensional and that can mean they're often underestimated through the lens that many people view others.
It's wonderfully done. I'm only half way in, but I have high hopes. I was wanting there to be more attention on the racism, and I think that's developing. They've touched a little on the main character's privilege which is hugely important.
The main character is exceptional. The whole cast perfect.
But it's so refreshing and original that they've struck a beautiful balance and portray real life by using what I'm assuming is an neurodivergent (ND) main character. I think she's autistic.
I find that many times if a character is ND they're depicted as whacky, weird, antisocial, offensive sometimes, and it's portrayed as people are exasperated by them.
But here it's clear to me that people are moved, and touched- empowered, inspired and challenged by her too, and that way more realistic. He character speaks with a directness that feels safe. It dissipates tension in a good way for me. She names the injustices and nonsenses that are prevalent now in society and were even worse back then. She finds out the hard way, but manages to reach inside and overcome.
She's an attractive woman too, so I think it's important also to show that a person can be multidimensional and that can mean they're often underestimated through the lens that many people view others.
It's wonderfully done. I'm only half way in, but I have high hopes. I was wanting there to be more attention on the racism, and I think that's developing. They've touched a little on the main character's privilege which is hugely important.
The main character is exceptional. The whole cast perfect.