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4.11 AVERAGE
One of the better books I have read in a long time. Was so enjoyable; having just retired from the school environment I could really relate to the story and characters.
I really wanted to like this book but I just couldn't get into it.
adventurous
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I find Budo to be super annoying. If was my imaginary friend we'd have broken up by now.
My biggest gripe with the book is that it takes 100 pages before anything happens or you feel anything for Budo.
It was a great concept, but I didn't connect with the characters.
My biggest gripe with the book is that it takes 100 pages before anything happens or you feel anything for Budo.
It was a great concept, but I didn't connect with the characters.
I loved this book. What a sweet, suspenseful, imaginative story. It uses a unique perspective - - the point of view of the imaginary friend - - on an autistic boy. And the story grips you. I couldn't put it down, laughed, and shed some tears.
I chose this book based on the recommendation that if you liked The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time , you will like this. While there are some similarities, this book is certainly original, thought provoking and highly entertaining. It took me a while to get into it, but after a while I couldn't put it down, or stop thinking about my own imaginary friend from my childhood.
The story is narrated by Budo, the imaginary friend of young Max who has a form of autism. We follow Budo as he helps Max navigate his day to day life as well as following those he cares for, without being able to interact or reciprocity of the love he feels for others. Through these observations, we find out how Max’s parents are struggling with his autism and how it affects their relationship. At times, it feels almost uncomfortable to be sharing these private moments.
Budo also encounters other imaginary friends in all shapes, sizes and forms of being. He is consumed by the idea of not existing, fearing what would happen if Max no longer believed in him.
He is the only witness when Max is kidnapped and must reach out to other imaginary friends to help him rescue Max. This comes at a great cost to Budo who must leave a terrified Max to get help, and lead him to the one imaginary friend he fears.
This was a fantastic read that had me lost in this world of imagination.
The story is narrated by Budo, the imaginary friend of young Max who has a form of autism. We follow Budo as he helps Max navigate his day to day life as well as following those he cares for, without being able to interact or reciprocity of the love he feels for others. Through these observations, we find out how Max’s parents are struggling with his autism and how it affects their relationship. At times, it feels almost uncomfortable to be sharing these private moments.
Budo also encounters other imaginary friends in all shapes, sizes and forms of being. He is consumed by the idea of not existing, fearing what would happen if Max no longer believed in him.
He is the only witness when Max is kidnapped and must reach out to other imaginary friends to help him rescue Max. This comes at a great cost to Budo who must leave a terrified Max to get help, and lead him to the one imaginary friend he fears.
This was a fantastic read that had me lost in this world of imagination.
Bookshop Santa Cruz Winter Reading 2017
It's early January and I've found the first book I have LOVED for the year! I never would have picked up this book if it had not been part of the BSC Winter Reading program.
I was game to read about an imaginary friend but I honestly thought the book might be an interesting read at best. I never anticipated that it would challenge me to rethink how I approach people of all walks of life and how we can all be heroes and devils; it all depends.
It's early January and I've found the first book I have LOVED for the year! I never would have picked up this book if it had not been part of the BSC Winter Reading program.
I was game to read about an imaginary friend but I honestly thought the book might be an interesting read at best. I never anticipated that it would challenge me to rethink how I approach people of all walks of life and how we can all be heroes and devils; it all depends.
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Longitud relativa: Muy adecuado. No se hace ni largo ni corto.
Vocabulario: Correcto y utilizado desde el punto de vista de un niño. Es interesante cómo utiliza las palabras con una inocencia especial.
Manejo de los tiempos: Muy correcto. Se trata de una novela intensa, en la que no paran de suceder cosas, unas tras otras, y no deja tiempo para relajarse o aburrirse.
Ambientación: Correcta. Está ambientado en la vida de un niño con problemas de sociabilización. Los principales escenarios son el colegio del niño, y diferentes lugares de la ciudad. Las descripciones son cortas, concisas y se basan más en transmitir sensaciones que imágenes.
Temática: A mi parecer, este libro trata la aceptación, la autosuperación y el sentido de la vida.
Personajes: Está muy bien creados. El protagonista es un amigo imaginario que tiene su propio caracter y su propio mundo interior. Se puede reconocer con facilidad el carácter de cada uno de los personajes por los diálogos y las situaciones que ocurren. Hay gran variedad de personajes y no hay dos personajes iguales.
Profundidad: Creo que es un libro temendamente inteso y profundo. El gran contexto es el miedo a la muerte y al olvido. Habla de amor, de miedo, de traición y del bien y el mal con una delicadeza enorme que nos ayuda a disfrutar aún más de su temática.
Opinión personal: Sin lugar a dudas es uno de mis libros favoritos. Lo recomiendo sin dudarlo. Si no lo habéis leído, leedlo. Y si ya lo habéis hecho, volved a leerlo. Creo que es indicado a partir de los 14 o 16 años. Tiene una gran temática, muy adulta, contada sin complejos y sin complicaciones, convirtiéndola en un tema muy accesible para aquel que lo lea.