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alyson_m's review
3.0
It was good, a bit choppy though. I didn’t like that the first chapter started with describing someone like a pitbull in a negative connotation (we really need to move beyond this), but I rolled my eyes and continued.
edendecker's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
myriadreads's review
3.0
There were truly beautiful moments in this book, but also moments of real discomfort and sadness, because it is a story about young people living on the streets. I found it very hard to read about kids and animals living homeless, in danger and hungry. The suffering of the pets wrenched my heart even more than the humans, because they were loyal to their people and were not making a choice. More detailed review to follow, I need to think about this one.
novelvisits's review
4.0
It’s not often you read a book where the main character is homeless, but in AT THE EDGE OF THE HAIGHT Maddie, 20ish, had made the streets of San Francisco home for a very long time. When she stumbled upon a murder in Golden Gate park, Maddie’s precariously built world, slowly began to crumble. What I appreciated most about Maddie’s story was the homeless perspective. For Maddie, it was normal, even a comfort. Despite the daily struggles, she feared losing herself if she let it go.
At the Edge of the Haight was all Maddie and because of that I think it skewed a little YA. As interesting as her journey was, the story might have been richer with a little more focus on some of the other’s in her world. The parents of the murdered boy played a big role which at times I struggled with, but overall I found this a very solid read.
At the Edge of the Haight was all Maddie and because of that I think it skewed a little YA. As interesting as her journey was, the story might have been richer with a little more focus on some of the other’s in her world. The parents of the murdered boy played a big role which at times I struggled with, but overall I found this a very solid read.
craftygoat's review
4.0
Slow in some places, then others made me wonder if I had skipped a page. As a work of fiction, I felt like there were spots it could have worked better. But as a work of eye-opening, empathy-growing story building, it was very nicely done.
staystitchy's review
3.0
At the Edge of the Haight started out with a bang. I was all set to solve a mystery with Maddy and her pup, Root. Then it felt like slow motion for most of the book.
I appreciate this story and it puts a spotlight on some very valid issues. It was heartbreaking and fascinating at times but I feel like it set up a good story and then kind of lost the plot.
Thank you to @belletrist for sending me this arc!!
I appreciate this story and it puts a spotlight on some very valid issues. It was heartbreaking and fascinating at times but I feel like it set up a good story and then kind of lost the plot.
Thank you to @belletrist for sending me this arc!!
serenealhalabi's review
3.0
Took me longer than usual to read because I got bored and don't love the writing style. This story had so much potential but was not executed well.
andersonk's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
beetsbydwight's review
challenging
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0