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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
This will be a good book for Aunt Erin to give to one of her nibblings when they are old enough.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-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:
No
If you are not familiar with this Newbery winning title, please, right now, go to your library (or their webpage) or your favorite independent bookstore (or their webpage) and request this title immediately. It is a magical endearing read.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
medium-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:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-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:
Yes
Note: I listened to the audiobook, but plan to read a physical copy.
I knew this would be a great story, but I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. This middle-grade magical realism book shows the importance of our personal stories and how although it requires vulnerability to share these stories, it also gives us strength. It also made me greatly appreciate culture — my own and others.
It teaches so many vital life lessons: the power of family, being brave when life gets sad or difficult, and the magic of our beliefs. No wonder it won the Newbery Medal! It’s not just for kids though; it’s also for adults! I will definitely share this story with others and read it again
I knew this would be a great story, but I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. This middle-grade magical realism book shows the importance of our personal stories and how although it requires vulnerability to share these stories, it also gives us strength. It also made me greatly appreciate culture — my own and others.
It teaches so many vital life lessons: the power of family, being brave when life gets sad or difficult, and the magic of our beliefs. No wonder it won the Newbery Medal! It’s not just for kids though; it’s also for adults! I will definitely share this story with others and read it again
I’m having very complicated feelings about this right now.
It was a very important story, rich in symbolism and a very interesting commentary on the trauma that comes from being a Korean woman.
It has just the right touch of magic, some really sweet side characters, and I just don’t know why I feel so conflicted.
I think the biggest issue for me was the lack of knowledge about this specific trauma that was being alluded to in the story. It talks a lot about the grandmother hiding her pain but I never really got the understanding of what that pain was or what happened to her that caused her to be the way she was. And then having all of the symbolism and the other stories on top of that got very confusing and overwhelming.
I also feel that I was so focused on trying to connect all the dots at times that I was unable to focus on all of the other aspects of this story such as familial and friend relationships and discovering your identity.
Maybe it was because I was reading the audiobook? I don’t know.
Maybe if I was reading this physically I could have gone back and puzzled all of the pieces together.
However, I do think that this story will make many people feel seen and understood and connect with them on a very personal level and I encourage everyone to go pick this book up!
It was a very important story, rich in symbolism and a very interesting commentary on the trauma that comes from being a Korean woman.
It has just the right touch of magic, some really sweet side characters, and I just don’t know why I feel so conflicted.
I think the biggest issue for me was the lack of knowledge about this specific trauma that was being alluded to in the story. It talks a lot about the grandmother hiding her pain but I never really got the understanding of what that pain was or what happened to her that caused her to be the way she was. And then having all of the symbolism and the other stories on top of that got very confusing and overwhelming.
I also feel that I was so focused on trying to connect all the dots at times that I was unable to focus on all of the other aspects of this story such as familial and friend relationships and discovering your identity.
Maybe it was because I was reading the audiobook? I don’t know.
Maybe if I was reading this physically I could have gone back and puzzled all of the pieces together.
However, I do think that this story will make many people feel seen and understood and connect with them on a very personal level and I encourage everyone to go pick this book up!
emotional
sad
medium-paced