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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Touching story about gaining enough perspective to humble oneself.
I've read Wonder last year but I just happened to know yesterday that there is a story from the bully's perspective. It is very rare we get to hear the perspective of a story from the assumed antagonist. And this was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. It actually shows Julian's personality... not just "that mean kid who bullied Auggie".
I enjoyed the explanation behind why Julian behaved the way he did. This and Wonder are both good stories, told well, they just feel a bit too preachy/moralistic for me to truly love them. I might have had a better reading experience if I were the target age audience (middle schoolers, presumably, not parents of toddlers). On the other hand it also seems possible that I would have hated them because of the "lessons" so it's hard to say.
I definitely enjoyed and consider Wonder and The Julian Chapter both worth reading, though. For 3-star reviews, I always feel like I should explain that I follow the Goodreads scale as stated, so I quite liked them.
I definitely enjoyed and consider Wonder and The Julian Chapter both worth reading, though. For 3-star reviews, I always feel like I should explain that I follow the Goodreads scale as stated, so I quite liked them.
Pedacito de historia que complementa a Wonder y explica un poco el pensamiento de Julian durante el libro.
Rating: 8 out of 10
The Wonder books always make me cry, and this one was no exception.
I loved how everyone was presented as realistic and human, with both flaws and redeemable qualities. I know people who are like some of these characters and I now feel like I am able to understand them and their motivations better.
Seeing Julian's perspective added a lot to the original book and showed an unexplored side of the plot. I am also glad the author decided to make his view on the story a separated novella, so this could be longer and dive deeper into Julian's personal life.
My favorite part was definitely the grandmother's story, it was really heartbreaking and reaffirmed the first book's message: to be kind and never judge others based on looks.
In general, this was a short but thought-provoking novella. It is a must-read for everyone who enjoyed Wonder and I think if you are hesitant to read it you should go ahead, because it doesn't disappoint.
The Wonder books always make me cry, and this one was no exception.
I loved how everyone was presented as realistic and human, with both flaws and redeemable qualities. I know people who are like some of these characters and I now feel like I am able to understand them and their motivations better.
Seeing Julian's perspective added a lot to the original book and showed an unexplored side of the plot. I am also glad the author decided to make his view on the story a separated novella, so this could be longer and dive deeper into Julian's personal life.
My favorite part was definitely the grandmother's story, it was really heartbreaking and reaffirmed the first book's message: to be kind and never judge others based on looks.
In general, this was a short but thought-provoking novella. It is a must-read for everyone who enjoyed Wonder and I think if you are hesitant to read it you should go ahead, because it doesn't disappoint.
This book was amazing. It might seem unnecessary because there's already the story, but it isn't. It's important to read this book as well as the other chapters because they provide another version of the story and they make it more complete.
I loved Julian and his emotional development, I loved his grandmother with her untold story that was crucial for Julian to feel remorse for what he has done to Auggie, and Tourteau, with his big kind heart.
10/10 would recommend.
I loved Julian and his emotional development, I loved his grandmother with her untold story that was crucial for Julian to feel remorse for what he has done to Auggie, and Tourteau, with his big kind heart.
10/10 would recommend.
I really enjoyed reading Julian's perspective. His parents irritated me to no end, but were believable. I hope a person like Julian really could feel remorse for his actions. I don't know if it was completely realistic but I loved his Grandmere's story and truly hope it did change him. I'm glad his section took us through the book in its entirety. I am also glad it stayed separate from the book itself so as not to take the focus too far away from August. It is worth reading.