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carolynu's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this story of a china rabbit and his different owners.
jo_13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
atallents's review against another edition
4.0
This may be written for children, but there is something in it for everyone. It was sweet & sad & I loved Edward
librayrian's review against another edition
emotional
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Child death
Moderate: Animal cruelty
its_abi_taylorsversion_duh's review against another edition
3.0
This book is good to read in the middle of a series when you just want a little book to read to give you a break.
lucibello's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I read this aloud to my children years ago, and just convinced my book club to give it a try (never having chosen children lit). Reading it again, I felt it all again. Beautiful, poignant, reflective, and sweet.
harlando's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not my favorite DiCamillo book.
Edward is a china rabbit. He is well made, has a wardrobe of spiffy rabbit suits, and is more than a little full of himself. Most of the action of the book is a series of misfortunes that befall Edward, seemingly as karmic punishment for his failure to love his first owner with sufficient ardor.
I think this is a terrible lesson for children. A satisfying, fulfilling love is not blind devotion.
Edward is a china rabbit. He is well made, has a wardrobe of spiffy rabbit suits, and is more than a little full of himself. Most of the action of the book is a series of misfortunes that befall Edward, seemingly as karmic punishment for his failure to love his first owner with sufficient ardor.
I think this is a terrible lesson for children. A satisfying, fulfilling love is not blind devotion.