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alwaysairie's review against another edition
4.0
This was literally a breath of fresh air, a short, well-written story, full of sweet characters and a catching narrative with the little twist at the end to bring about the novel full circle. The atmosphere created by this book is so pleasant it really feels like a read you have to do while shading under a mango tree near the sea.
It's so nice to think I'll be able to show such beautiful stories about a little girl living on a Caribbean island to the kids I'll have one day. Kereen Getten mad such a great job at crafting a great dynamic between each member of the community depicted here and places such as Eldorath house or the river near Sycamore are vividly depicted and as someone who grew in a small community, I was really brought back to the sensation of knowing everybody around, from the fishermen to the store owner.
I would definitely place this book in the hands of any who needs a short read to breeze through and the novel being simple enough to be middle grade while still able to entertain adults makes it a great one to read with your child.
I don't really have much else to say, just buy it, support the author because you will not regret this pick.
A sweet
It's so nice to think I'll be able to show such beautiful stories about a little girl living on a Caribbean island to the kids I'll have one day. Kereen Getten mad such a great job at crafting a great dynamic between each member of the community depicted here and places such as Eldorath house or the river near Sycamore are vividly depicted and as someone who grew in a small community, I was really brought back to the sensation of knowing everybody around, from the fishermen to the store owner.
I would definitely place this book in the hands of any who needs a short read to breeze through and the novel being simple enough to be middle grade while still able to entertain adults makes it a great one to read with your child.
I don't really have much else to say, just buy it, support the author because you will not regret this pick.
A sweet
cinnamonreads's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
charcha01's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emmieince's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
mimela78's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
3.0
bardicbramley's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.0
rose_twing's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
thechanelmuse's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! This is a warm, touching read about friendship, family, loss and acceptance with a heck of a twist.
evanslaurenb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
silentreadernaomi's review against another edition
3.0
Wat een mooi, hartverwarmend en origineel verhaal was dit. Vooral de titel sprak me aan en verder had ik me niet echt ingelezen over waar het over ging, waardoor ik blanco aan het boek begon. Het is een ontzettend mooi verhaal over vriendschap waar ik niet te veel over wil zeggen vanwege het risico op spoilers. De schrijfstijl is vlot en het verhaal ontvouwt zich snel, maar op een prettige manier. De omgevingen zag ik levendig voor me. Al met al is het een aanrader, vooral voor kinderen, met een belangrijke boodschap.