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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
I absolutely adored this book. An emotional and enthralling tale of a giraffe road trip with some great insights into Great Depression era America.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such a beautiful story!
A thrilling, inspiring, and emotional adventure from start to finish.
It was a slow start, especially since I was listening to the audiobook, and I did not like the narrator’s voice at first, but his voice just so happened to grow on me, and I found myself more and more excited to continue the story.
A thrilling, inspiring, and emotional adventure from start to finish.
It was a slow start, especially since I was listening to the audiobook, and I did not like the narrator’s voice at first, but his voice just so happened to grow on me, and I found myself more and more excited to continue the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic
Eh.
I don't think I ever cared enough to give this my full attention. It reminded me of a unenthusiastic, less readable version [b:Water for Elephants|43641|Water for Elephants|Sara Gruen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1494428973l/43641._SY75_.jpg|3441236] (instead of a circus, it's a zoo...Giraffes instead of elephants...a reporter in an abusive relationship versus an acrobat in an abusive relationship...You get the concept). I took this on my commute, and pretty much heavily skimmed most of it. I felt like I didn't need to go back and read more mindfully, and it never pulled me in. Other than the historical note at the end, I found this lackluster and meh.
I also never really connected with Woody, and his narrative voice sounded to me like if I was asked to mimic what a 17 year old during the Great Depression would sound like. If you like coming of age stories in this era and...animals, I guess? you might enjoy it more than I did.
1.5 stars because it didn't induce any all consuming rage inside of me (which is what I associate many of my one starred reviews).
I don't think I ever cared enough to give this my full attention. It reminded me of a unenthusiastic, less readable version [b:Water for Elephants|43641|Water for Elephants|Sara Gruen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1494428973l/43641._SY75_.jpg|3441236] (instead of a circus, it's a zoo...Giraffes instead of elephants...a reporter in an abusive relationship versus an acrobat in an abusive relationship...You get the concept). I took this on my commute, and pretty much heavily skimmed most of it. I felt like I didn't need to go back and read more mindfully, and it never pulled me in. Other than the historical note at the end, I found this lackluster and meh.
I also never really connected with Woody, and his narrative voice sounded to me like if I was asked to mimic what a 17 year old during the Great Depression would sound like. If you like coming of age stories in this era and...animals, I guess? you might enjoy it more than I did.
1.5 stars because it didn't induce any all consuming rage inside of me (which is what I associate many of my one starred reviews).
Most boring book I've ever finished. Can't believe someone recommended this to me multiple times. The audiobook put me to sleep.
adventurous
inspiring
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Hard to get into, imo. Slow in places.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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