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lacyg's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ashleybb's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
megs2kool's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
purplepenning's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Blood, Death, and Excrement
books_with_binx's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bruhnette's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
The One and Only Family is the fourth and final book in the series that began with The One and Only Ivan. This time around Ivan has found love with his habitat-mate, Kinyani. When he learns that he is going to be a father, he is both excited and terrified. Becoming a dad brings up painful memories for Ivan - from being captured by poachers and losing his twin sister, to being a pet and then kept on display at a shopping mall. As a silverback gorilla, Ivan's job is to protect his troop, most especially his children.
This sweet story nicely wraps up the series. While not quite as good as the first book in the series, this one was very enjoyable.
Thanks to HarperCollins and NetGalley for a review copy of The One and Only Family.
This sweet story nicely wraps up the series. While not quite as good as the first book in the series, this one was very enjoyable.
Thanks to HarperCollins and NetGalley for a review copy of The One and Only Family.
andrearbooks's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have absolutely loved this series even as an adult, and the final installment in the series is just so, so great. In this book, Ivan is becoming a parent. As a parent, his observations on the experience, specifically his thoughts on toddler, were incredible. I found myself laughing out loud as I read and resonating with his observations. This is also just full of so many feels in the best way. This is a delightful read, and I have loved being a part of this family's world.