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irv_in_the_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best middle grade books I've read in a long time, maybe ever. It covers some extremely heavy topics without ever getting preachy. In fewer than 200 pages, Gary Schmidt makes me care more about his characters than those of books three times longer, and he does it subtly, with small actions and little moments. Once in a while, his terminology seems a little off (do many modern sixth graders refer to their parents as "mother" and "father"? Maybe, what do I know) but somehow it all still feels so real. Consider yourself warned: you will ugly-cry.
bayareadsbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thus is a wonder full book about second chances and determination.
reader4evr's review against another edition
4.0
What a sad book! I didn't really expect it to end the way it did.
Kids that want a sad book will read this probably in one sitting and the reluctant readers will enjoy the length.
Kids that want a sad book will read this probably in one sitting and the reluctant readers will enjoy the length.
harper11's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
lululem's review against another edition
4.0
”jackie.”
“jupiter. i promise i’ll always know where you are.”
help i cant even see through my tears rn. he had his back
“jupiter. i promise i’ll always know where you are.”
help i cant even see through my tears rn. he had his back
urfriendash's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
in my gut, i saw the ending coming. didnt make it any less bitter when it happened though.
really pretty and enjoyable writing.
really pretty and enjoyable writing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child death, Forced institutionalization, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Pregnancy, Bullying, Car accident, and Violence
thepurplepages's review against another edition
1.0
this book was awful yet the review was so promising