Reviews

The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. (as Told to His Brother) by David Levithan

yoliesbookdates's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

shannonredwine8's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

rmika's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.5

jaelovesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

4.25

mollykat3b621's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

megpancoast's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

wordsbetweenlines's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

This was quick and an interesting concept. Aiden goes missing for days and when he comes back he says he was in another world. 

We follow his brothers perspective as he pieces the story together.

I just wanted more depth in this one. It felt like we just barely scratched the potential for where this could have went. 

rorunyon96's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

notblue's review against another edition

2.0

I just wish this book were better y'know? I just didn't like the story, or pacing, or writing. It just felt like there was a huge lesson that I didn't learn. The ending was cute though.

2/5

libwinnie's review against another edition

3.0

Levithan is an amazing author and the story was somewhat compelling, but it didn't have enough substance for my taste. I did, however, deeply appreciate the theme of truth, what it means, when it matters and who gets to decide.