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nick13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
I have always been told this book was good but honestly never really thought it would be, it just always seemed like one of those books that has a character with some type of physical issue and though the story itself is bland everyone cries because oh the poor boy. However, I have finally decided to read it after pushing it back over and over again and I'm so glad I have finally read it because holy cow is it great! I like how even though it is a kids book, it doesn't really hold the reader's hand and also the writing really puts you into the mind of whoever is talking at the moment. Overall, a fantastic read, probably my third favorite this year (that sounds low but I swear it's not!) and was even close to tears at one point - and not because oh the poor boy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body shaming, and Abandonment
Moderate: Violence and Child abuse
whosfernn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Pretty good. Enjoyed the film more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Medical content, Chronic illness, Ableism, and Animal death
Moderate: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, and Body shaming
Minor: Blood, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicidal thoughts
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