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dianetics's review against another edition
4.0
Sad
Narrator is going into the sixth grade, but seems much older.
Narrator is going into the sixth grade, but seems much older.
hidingzeus's review against another edition
2.0
Do not read unless you feel like crying your way through a book. If that is your intent, then this book is for you!
heather425's review against another edition
4.0
With the subject matter I feel funny saying I really liked this book. Yet I did. I thought the author did a nice job of capturing the voice of a twelve year old experiencing a terrible loss. I also enjoyed how all the kids in the book were named after famous literary characters.
alec_may's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
blakehalsey's review against another edition
5.0
This book destroyed me. As the mother of a 3-year old, it was hard. But it was also hopeful and insightful and acomplished all of that with simple, poignant prose. A great middle grade read that doesn't shy away from serious issues.
chyreads29's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not sure there are words to capture how See You at Harry's has touched me. This is absolutely a story about mourning. I cried multiple times while reading, which is something that doesn't happen often. However, this is simply a result of an author who has crafted raw, vivid characters who leave their heart on the stage. This makes it hard to not feel an emotional attachment to them. Being the older sister, cousin, and aunt to children as young as one myself, this story instantly pulled at my heartstrings. It is beautifully crafted and undoubtedly honest. Though the story may be categorized as middle grade, the voice feels extremely mature and in my opinion, it can grasp anyone.
There are some unresolved issues in the novel that I noticed. For example, in the beginning, Sara taunts Holden with a homophobic slur which initially characterizes her as unaccepting. Then suddenly, she is accepting. That transition or why she even used the slur in the first place didn't really translate well. Also, the audience is set up to like Gray, Holden's friend, throughout the entire novel, and then he is completely thrown away in the last couple of pages. The emotional impact this book has had on me overshadows these issues for the most part. However, I felt they were worth mentioning.
There are some unresolved issues in the novel that I noticed. For example, in the beginning, Sara taunts Holden with a homophobic slur which initially characterizes her as unaccepting. Then suddenly, she is accepting. That transition or why she even used the slur in the first place didn't really translate well. Also, the audience is set up to like Gray, Holden's friend, throughout the entire novel, and then he is completely thrown away in the last couple of pages. The emotional impact this book has had on me overshadows these issues for the most part. However, I felt they were worth mentioning.
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
I like the nuanced characters and the realistic portrait of a family where not everyone gets along all of the time but they all still love each other. Very well written. Very sad.
lumos_libros's review against another edition
3.0
Hmmm rating undecided but I definitely got an emotional response out of me and that has to mean something.