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2.93 AVERAGE
2.93 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
It's the worst written of the middle grade books I've read lately, and the use of blood quanta/race related jokes and slurs did not sit well.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I like the concept of it, very interesting and it captured me from the start. I wish it was longer though since it really had potential. There were some parts that just really needed improving and it lacked depths in some certain topics too. It felt a bit rushed at the end though.. And I just needed to know more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Kidnapping
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Crying Rocks is about at 13 year old girl named Joelle who is discovering her past and ancestry. I was initially intrigued by the blurb; however, the book left me with a lot of confusion. I felt that narrative was lacking character development/emotion, and I was unsure of the plot structure. The author did a good job though of capturing pre-teen hormonal mood swings! The biggest thing that really gets to me is the relationships Joelle has...or rather does not have. She has zero friends, and considering she was 13 and living here for 8 years was confusing. Why hadn't Carlos, her friend in the novel, show up earlier? I also didn't understand why certain characters were included in the narrative.
The Crying Rocks is about at 13 year old girl named Joelle who is discovering her past and ancestry. I was initially intrigued by the blurb; however, the book left me with a lot of confusion. I felt that narrative was lacking character development/emotion, and I was unsure of the plot structure. The author did a good job though of capturing pre-teen hormonal mood swings! The biggest thing that really gets to me is the relationships Joelle has...or rather does not have. She has zero friends, and considering she was 13 and living here for 8 years was confusing. Why hadn't Carlos, her friend in the novel, show up earlier? I also didn't understand why certain characters were included in the narrative.