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ktrain3900's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I'm not a big YA (or younger) reader, but this was a perfectly enchanting book, heartbreaking and hopeful, addressing a hard and serious topic in a clear and honest manner appropriate for a wide variety of readers. A fine introduction to the subject matter for younger readers who know very little. The illustrations were lovely, the story was a page-turner, and you don't need to be familiar with other Wonder books to enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Antisemitism, Death, and Genocide
library_kb's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.25
I think this is a fantastic graphic novel to introduce the Holocaust and WWII to elementary readers. It shows the ways that Nazis perpetrated atrocities against Jewish people and others they deemed unfit (like the disabled) without being overwhelmingly dark. However, it still deals with the darkness and tragedy of this time, not shying away from the death that was present within the narrator's experience. Wonder readers will enjoy the connection to characters they are familiar with, but it certainly not necessary to have read Wonder to enjoy this book. The back matter gives lots of other historical context, and the epilogue connects it to the present day for readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Death
im_just_vidu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was worried that I might not have 5 star reads in this year. And now I don't have that worry. The only thing I regret is that I didn't read 'wonder' even though I own it for about 3 years now. I should've read it before. Then I would've known better about things. I didn't shed tears, but my heart felt the pain. Even though this is fiction, knowing that this might've been someone's real story, it really pains me.
Julien, I want to know more about you and read 'wonder' for that, but at the same time I don't want to. It's like when you know the end of the story, you are no longer wants to know about the beginning. I like how they portraited the past and present with each other. Learning from the past and make a good future is good. There were so many things that anyone could've learned from that.
This makes me want to read "Anne Frank's diary" as well. I think I should read that too. I hope I'll be able to come back to this after finish reading those books.
Julien, I want to know more about you and read 'wonder' for that, but at the same time I don't want to. It's like when you know the end of the story, you are no longer wants to know about the beginning. I like how they portraited the past and present with each other. Learning from the past and make a good future is good. There were so many things that anyone could've learned from that.
This makes me want to read "Anne Frank's diary" as well. I think I should read that too. I hope I'll be able to come back to this after finish reading those books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Cultural appropriation, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Terminal illness, Violence, War, and Fire/Fire injury
guitarmonkey4's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Death, Hate crime, and Death of parent
Minor: Blood, Bullying, and Child death
msjk427's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Blood, Bullying, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Violence, and Xenophobia
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