Reviews

Twins by Varian Johnson

gumihoreviews's review against another edition

5.0

Middle school can be tough, but what about when it’s with someone who looks just like you? That’s part of the problem for twins, Francine and Maureen.

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I loved that there was a blended perspective. Rather than solely focusing on one twin, that same twin allowed us to see things from multiple perspectives. We could relate to most of the situations presented and were able to even think about how we could’ve handled it if it were us.

The level was not too tough, so it’d be great for middle grade readers and higher! That’s you adults

yapha's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

It's not just friends who grow apart in middle school, it can be family too. Identical twins Maureen and Francine navigate the changes that come with middle school with a very supportive group of family and friends. Recommended for grades 4 & up.

hidingincorners's review against another edition

5.0

My emotions: high. This hit me in the inner middle schooler. Truly, an excellent book and a fantastic representation of the highs and lows of sisterhood, especially during adolescence.

bookgurl488's review

This story felt forced. There were many issues that just didn't make sense to me. 

mbrandmaier's review against another edition

5.0

Twin sisters experience growing pains as they begin sixth grade. For the first time, they have separate schedules in school... and they even run against other for class president! Will their close relationship survive?

aoosterwyk's review against another edition

5.0

The twins enter middle school and struggle to navigate the new social structure and their relationship. I loved this story! It felt very true to life.

kice7788's review against another edition

4.0

This was a great graphic novel. This was a bout twins that are in 6th Grade. They are both running for Student President. It was neat reading a graphic novel like this since I have twins in my family! I loved how into everything the author got. It was nice actually seeing real family problems in a kids book. I love when they do that because they show kids that there are some real solutions to real problems. The only reason I couldn't give it that last star is because I felt like there was some family traits throughout the book that I didn't like.

libraryrobin's review against another edition

3.0

When one twin moves towards an individual identity the other suffers a bit of a crisis.
A well-written, thoughtful story with excellent illustrations.

aeskare23's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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? No

4.0

christajls's review against another edition

4.0

The audiobook adaptation of this graphic novel is absolutely delightful! It’s read by a full cast and they’ve added additional sound effects and music to really bring the story to life. I highly recommend this for when you’re in the car with kids.