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gantagebookreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bethreadsandnaps's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable story of a girl Sophie who was found in a cello case in the water and saved by Charles, an older man who becomes her caretaker. When she becomes a teen, he’s not deemed to be an appropriate guardian (he lets her wear trousers!). Sophie finds a clue about her birth mother in the cello case, and Charles and Sophie flee to France to find out more about Sophie’s birth mother. There she meets some children who live on the roofs.
This has an old-time children’s classic feel. I loved the interactions between her and Charles. I was less enamored with her interactions with the rooftoppers, but I see the purpose of her finding more found family.
This has an old-time children’s classic feel. I loved the interactions between her and Charles. I was less enamored with her interactions with the rooftoppers, but I see the purpose of her finding more found family.
giulia_hikari's review against another edition
4.0
Il finale - e in generale la seconda parte - l'ho trovata troppo affrettata, però è una storia molto divertente e interessante.
slebesque's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
Needed a book for a train journey so grabbed this from home. Was okay, very easy to read, but not my thing.
elsymary's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
merilizabeth's review against another edition
5.0
Burvīga grāmata. Skrēju pa jumtiem ar Sofiju kopā. Saskumu par Čārlzu. Uzgavilēju Mateo. Jutos kā viena no jumtu cilts. Arī pieaugušajiem ir jālasa pasakas. Tik ļoti skaistas un neparastas. Ar saldsērīgām beigām jeb saldu jauna sākuma garšu. Grāmata, kuru var izlasît vienā elpas vilcienā, ja ir laiks protams
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
I only heard of this when it made one of the major children's award shortlists. I'm very glad I gave it a go, as Rundell has created some wonderfully original and charming characters within a sweet story.
Surviving a shipwreck on her first birthday, Sophie is rescued and taken in by Charles, a single man who lives by his own rules. Growing up happily with his love and care, Sophie never gives up the belief that her mother, who she remembers to be a trouser-wearing, cello-playing musician, survived the shipwreck too. When social services threaten to take her away from Charles, they decide to try and track down Sophie's mother, meeting an interesting young roof-dweller along the way...
Charles and Sophie are adorable, their relationship warm and enviable. The story takes unexpected turns but is a lovely fairy tale with a strong female lead and lots of interest in its Parisian setting, on the roofs, even with a rooftop battle.
Deservedly shortlisted for awards, it's a little gem that should appeal to both genders.
Surviving a shipwreck on her first birthday, Sophie is rescued and taken in by Charles, a single man who lives by his own rules. Growing up happily with his love and care, Sophie never gives up the belief that her mother, who she remembers to be a trouser-wearing, cello-playing musician, survived the shipwreck too. When social services threaten to take her away from Charles, they decide to try and track down Sophie's mother, meeting an interesting young roof-dweller along the way...
Charles and Sophie are adorable, their relationship warm and enviable. The story takes unexpected turns but is a lovely fairy tale with a strong female lead and lots of interest in its Parisian setting, on the roofs, even with a rooftop battle.
Deservedly shortlisted for awards, it's a little gem that should appeal to both genders.
matteahayn's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
1.0
I came into this book with high hopes, the description was interesting be the cover they used was beautiful. When I started my hopes quickly dwindled and I ended up skimming the book because i could tell what was happening without reading into the details. The ending was nice though, her finding her mother and all.