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Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

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amandadevoursbooks's review

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Well that was beautifully, heart wrenching, and heart healing. In this book, We follow two POVs one a Dominican American teenager and the other a Dominican teenager. They live in two different places and are untied by one plane crash. I can't say enough how beautiful this book is. My heart broke for all the characters. the writing and pacing were stunning. I'm so glad I read it.

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jacobevje's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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lorayne's review

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emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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ssssophie3745's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring 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

4.25

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tawana's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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val_reads93's review

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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

4.25

I don't like sad books. I've been meaning to read this since I've followed the Author for years. But no matter how good... sad books and me don't mix.. I can do a sad moment... But this? This had me teary eyed from beginning to end. Maybe because I remember what it was like when the real plane came down. Washington Heights was in mourning all over again. Maybe it's because I haven't dealt with my own grief well.

BUT THIS WAS BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN. AND BRILLIANTLY PRODUCED AS AN AUDIOBOOK.

my one burning question is...
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What's the real story behind the parents? We only hear the surviving parents truth. But the other two parents never get to share their side. I'm Beyond glad they grow as individuals and leave the past there, but it's a burning question.

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