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massivepizzacrust's review
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This is an amazing debut and I'm curious to see how McAnulty's writing improves with experience. For me, the pacing was a bit off sometimes but the language was full of color and I could just see myself in the places being described. It really made me want to go sit outside and notice all the little things about where I live. I also appreciated learning about what the world feels like from an autistic perspective and I loved how the family supported and cared for each other.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Ableism
Minor: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts
mirandaaaa's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
4.25
Thank you very much Nell for lending me this book, sorry it has taken me so longgg.
"the starlings still bloom and bellow, origami shapes against the limestone greys of the sky."
Literally how did a 14 year old write this??? It is so incredibly eloquent, and perfectly describes the seasons. As I was reading though Spring, Winter etc I could feel the woolen jumpers, crunchy leaves, singing birds or endless summer days. McAnulty perfectly captures a year of blissful nature whilst raising awareness to the dangers the world faces.
"When dusk comes it is a bruised blackberry sky."
It was incredibly calming to read and I could feel myself begin to chill out and become absorbed into his hypnotic life. Also now very much wish my family do a Christmas Eve giving of a stack of books to each other.
"It feels like a ticking time bomb to extinction. Is it any wonder that almost a quarter of young people are experiencing mental health difficulties?Our world is increasingly divided between attainment, materialism and self-analysis. We're at the tipping point in the relationship we have with ourselves, with each other and our world."
"the starlings still bloom and bellow, origami shapes against the limestone greys of the sky."
Literally how did a 14 year old write this??? It is so incredibly eloquent, and perfectly describes the seasons. As I was reading though Spring, Winter etc I could feel the woolen jumpers, crunchy leaves, singing birds or endless summer days. McAnulty perfectly captures a year of blissful nature whilst raising awareness to the dangers the world faces.
"When dusk comes it is a bruised blackberry sky."
It was incredibly calming to read and I could feel myself begin to chill out and become absorbed into his hypnotic life. Also now very much wish my family do a Christmas Eve giving of a stack of books to each other.
"It feels like a ticking time bomb to extinction. Is it any wonder that almost a quarter of young people are experiencing mental health difficulties?Our world is increasingly divided between attainment, materialism and self-analysis. We're at the tipping point in the relationship we have with ourselves, with each other and our world."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, and Bullying
Moderate: Self harm
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