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earl_3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
5.0
harmonyln7's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
The story of regular life for a family and a new neighboring family. The main character and the daughter of the new family become friends and invent a fantsay or magical land as a place only they can escape to. It's a fine children's book with an element of adventure and fantasy to it, but I didn't like the way the ending played out. One of the characters dies and forsome reason everyone is far too quick to return to normal life, almost as though they're erasing the character's existence, even by their own family.
mdevlin923's review against another edition
3.0
Jesse Aarons is excited for the start of school, where he will have his chance to win the traditional foot races that happens between the upper elementary boys...and therefore finally impress his father. But the new girl, Leslie Burke, wins the race and "ruins" it for the boys. Despite their rocky start, Jesse and Leslie become the best of friends. Together, they create the imaginary land of Terabithia, which they visit almost every day. But in early spring, after torrential rain, Jesse doesn't want to visit Terabithia; and the perfect excuse arrives: Miss Edmunds (the music teacher that he has a crush on) invites him to a special trip to the museum. He returns after a perfect day to find out that Leslie drowned in the river on the way to Terabithia. Jesse must navigate the grief he is feeling: from denial to anger to acceptance.
While it's a beautiful story about true friendship (and how it can affect someone) and the loss of a friend and how children might move on...it's definitely a product of it's time.
While it's a beautiful story about true friendship (and how it can affect someone) and the loss of a friend and how children might move on...it's definitely a product of it's time.
avvamapia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
I knew what was coming but I was still bawling like a baby.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
clarezar's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gracebirdly's review against another edition
2.0
I’m sorry but I don’t understand the appeal of this book. I thought it was boring and incredibly sad. The writing was all over the place and parts of the story made no sense. Definitely not one I would read again....
nookadri's review against another edition
3.0
fuck this book for making me cry like a baby no autocarro
yulie's review against another edition
4.0
Had I read this when I was younger, I think I would've formed a very deep bond with the book and I would've cried upon reread after reread as I got older. Alas, I read it at twenty-four, making it a very quick read that didn't touch me as deeply as it might have otherwise. Even so, it was wonderfully written. The voices were so charming and distinct, and although I took many double-takes at some phrases (antiquated ones, unfamiliar ones, amusing ones), I really delighted in them.
What I will say is that the book was splendid at bringing me back to my childhood. The feeling of play, of discovery, of magic and wonder and yearning... it really did make my heart hurt a little bit as I read through, wanting to escape back to a time where all that mattered were things like being the fastest runner in your year level (and what you would do to accomplish that feat!), and conquering people like Janice Avery. The friendship between Jess and Leslie was utterly beautiful, too.
It was a lovely, lovely book. A very short and light read, and able to evoke very strong images and emotions.
What I will say is that the book was splendid at bringing me back to my childhood. The feeling of play, of discovery, of magic and wonder and yearning... it really did make my heart hurt a little bit as I read through, wanting to escape back to a time where all that mattered were things like being the fastest runner in your year level (and what you would do to accomplish that feat!), and conquering people like Janice Avery. The friendship between Jess and Leslie was utterly beautiful, too.
It was a lovely, lovely book. A very short and light read, and able to evoke very strong images and emotions.