Reviews

Billy Elliot by Melvin Burgess

julie7's review against another edition

inspiring

4.5

4. 5⭐ =Good...bordering on Very Good. 
Paperback.

Having seen the film and stage version, I was unsure if I would enjoy this(although to be honest, despite loving plays and music of all genres, musicals are not really my 'bag').I need not have worried, this was a great book!
Quick to read but with plenty of emotion. This really set the scene on the dreadful anxieties around the closure of mines in the North of England. I remember this time vividly.
What a star Billy Elliott is. Hold those dreams and with support, anything is possible. 😁

juanpablo's review

inspiring lighthearted 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

3.75

emily_lane's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

leto_m's review

fast-paced

3.5

theodz's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

scar_lett's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

leonrisovic's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

anoukmahieu's review

I have watched the movie but I lost the interest for the book.

barbiealsmalerin's review

emotional hopeful 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

3.0

becky_marie's review against another edition

5.0

For those who love the film Billy Elliot (or even the stage musical) I would recommend giving this a read. It follows the same story (and even has a few direct quotes) but it doesn’t really expand on anything.

Remember that it is aimed at a younger audience so no swear words and a very quick and easy read.
Also note the chapters are written from different characters points of view such as Billy, Tony (Billy’s brother) and Jackie (Billy’s dad).