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lilacs_book_bower's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
I sobbed my way through the last 40% of this book! Two sisters lose their father, but they aren't even aware that the other exists, as the father has two families. The sisters have to find out about each other, find each other, and deal with grief about losing their father and feeling betrayed by his lies while being in separate countries (NYC/USA and the Dominican Republic). This novel is told in verse, and it read very fast due to that. I enjoyed the peek into their different cultures and experiences. While I do think the story ends the way it should and when it should, I do wish we would have had more time with the sisters together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Grief, and Sexual assault
a_sleepy_berry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
4.5
It was challenging to read because it's written in verse, but the plot was really good and I loved the characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Grief
amiraqualls's review against another edition
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Trafficking
svangleboyer's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Elizabeth Acevedo has delivered another outstanding novel-in-verse that really tugs at those heartstrings and contains such a powerful and beautiful message that will stick with you well after you have finished reading it.
Clap When You Land follows the story of two sisters, Camino and Yahaira, who have never actually yet. After the tragic death of their father, both girls learn that the other exists. As the novel progresses, we see what a normal day in the life of both girls looks like, how their experience and deal with their grief, and their first actual meeting.
I really enjoyed how the author dealt with such a difficult topic as grief with a deft hand. Having lost my mother to cancer, I really related to how each girl was feeling.
I also loved learning more about the Dominican Republic culture because it isn't one that I have read a lot of. I enjoyed seeing the differences between both Dominican Republic and US customs especially in terms of a funeral.
Finally, I absolutely adored the focus on family and creating bonds. I was definitely teared up watching Camino's aunt and Yahaira's mother as they see each other again and seeing Camino and Yahaira's mother begin to form bonds and get to know each other. You could really feel the awkward moments and the feeling of resentment experienced by the various characters.
Clap When You Land is a truly wonderful masterpiece and one of the best books involving grief that I have read. I highly recommend this to everyone!!
Clap When You Land follows the story of two sisters, Camino and Yahaira, who have never actually yet. After the tragic death of their father, both girls learn that the other exists. As the novel progresses, we see what a normal day in the life of both girls looks like, how their experience and deal with their grief, and their first actual meeting.
I really enjoyed how the author dealt with such a difficult topic as grief with a deft hand. Having lost my mother to cancer, I really related to how each girl was feeling.
I also loved learning more about the Dominican Republic culture because it isn't one that I have read a lot of. I enjoyed seeing the differences between both Dominican Republic and US customs especially in terms of a funeral.
Finally, I absolutely adored the focus on family and creating bonds. I was definitely teared up watching Camino's aunt and Yahaira's mother as they see each other again and seeing Camino and Yahaira's mother begin to form bonds and get to know each other. You could really feel the awkward moments and the feeling of resentment experienced by the various characters.
Clap When You Land is a truly wonderful masterpiece and one of the best books involving grief that I have read. I highly recommend this to everyone!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
robinie142's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
_p0ssum_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
val_theburrowofstories's review
(Tried to read this in June 2023)
This book was just not going to be for me so I didn't want to spend more time in it.
This book was just not going to be for me so I didn't want to spend more time in it.
- I knew I was not going to like the writing style
- I hate the trigger warnings in here.
- It's not my fav genre anyway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual harassment, and Death of parent
There's sexual harassment to one of the girls (she's not even 15 i think?) and the way this is going she is going to get sexually assaulted by this man and it makes me SICK because I think that's going to happen just for the sake of it.olive_lol's review against another edition
emotional
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
This novel is a tender exploration of grief and family, and it approaches the topic with so much heart. I especially loved that it's in verse and how it uses that to show emotion. The ending also felt fitting and well-foreshadowed. I would absolutely reccomend to anyone looking for a heartfelt story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cursing, Pregnancy, and Cancer
taylorsevalia's review against another edition
challenging
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Classism
Minor: Trafficking, Child death, and Violence
bookedbymadeline's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Beautiful writing and characters as always from Acevedo! This is another novel in verse from the author, with lyrical and rhythmic writing.
I loved the characters and their development. Clap When You Land does a great job depicting grief and family secrets! I think the pacing was well done, with the switching POVs of Yahaira and Camino giving us an insight into their daily lives after the crash.
I loved the characters and their development. Clap When You Land does a great job depicting grief and family secrets! I think the pacing was well done, with the switching POVs of Yahaira and Camino giving us an insight into their daily lives after the crash.
Sometimes however the poetry got repetitive in a way that I thought “yes we get it you can stop repeating that word/phrase now” instead of the powerful impact it was maybe meant to have.
I also did have a harder time distinguishing the MCs as they sort of blended together at times. But I’m not sure if this was the characters themselves or because I was listening to the book rather than reading a physical copy.
Overall a moving and wonderful novel in verse! But my favorite of Acevedo’s is still With the Fire on High ☺️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity and Medical trauma