Reviews

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

si_hui_olive's review against another edition

4.0

It feels good to cry when you haven't cried in a long time.

It's been a while since I've finished a non fiction book. Although the writing was simplistic, the character development of Jess Aaron, the personality of Leslie and the story line really drew me in. Her death and how the progression of his reactions - I couldn't stop crying, it felt so real and tragic.

The book was about a boy of 10 living in rural America and his relationship with a new girl Leslie, whose moved in from the city. They build a kingdom made just for them and Leslies character and attitude to life gradually changes his attitude to life. But she dies, and from that Jess is forced to process and grow up. That was a terrible summary I'll fix later.

I finished this book this afternoon. I wonder about Miss Edmunds, what her perspective on Jess and Leslie was and how her relationship with Leslie and Jess would have progressed as they got older. I wonder who Leslie would have been if she got the chance to grow up.

I don't want to forget how this book made me feel. I picked this book up ago not knowing anything about only that it had been made into a movie. It was a short read and I feel like I haven't spent enough time with the characters. What happens to a story you've read once it's words are forgotten?

katouee's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.0

smrunsns's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I think elementary-school me would have absolutely loved this book. Of course, mid-30s me still enjoyed it but I can imagine the intense feelings I would have had as a child. I hadn’t read any spoilers and had no clues about the ending. I will definitely be recommending this to any readers in my life.

grovercabeth's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

chetmeister123's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

coco_lolo's review against another edition

3.0

Apparently I've read this book more times than I thought...

eri_sfb's review against another edition

adventurous sad fast-paced

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

3.5

hellohannahk's review against another edition

3.0

Paterson is such an excellent author. Her writing is impeccable. Even though I had just watched the movie and knew the plot, I enjoyed reading this book. It was definitely geared toward a young audience--short and sweet--but still a good read.

shireadsalot's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

christene_littlelibrary's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0