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bettielovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
What a delightful book! It really made feel a lot of emotions, made laugh out loud it was so funny but sad at the same time with all the insecurities a 13 yo feel. I could completely understand how even though he loved his family he just wanted to fit and sometimes felt embarrassed by them. And how at that age you care deeply what people think of you and you’ll try for people to like you, even doing things you might not really like to do (like playing football), but if you’re lucky you’ll still have people who love you for you.
ericeigenbrodt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-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
4.0
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
Imagine if you had to find the one thing that you were best at!? We read this for our book club and it not only generated some of the best conversations we've had, but it was enjoyed by all.
bulfinch2's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
lillycano's review against another edition
3.0
Gearing up for my first year of working in a middle school. Very sweet book!
carolined314's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
A sweet coming out story with a loving family, a touch of OCD, and lots of Indian-in-Indiana context.
megpancoast's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
averypleasantpineapple's review against another edition
2.0
This felt to me very much like it was trying to be A Book About Important Issues. Rather than, you know, an engaging book that tackles some important stuff on the way. I also didn’t enjoy the rather simplistic writing. It’s been a while since I read children’s literature and I have no idea what kids read these days but I suspect the writing could have been more engaging while still keeping it level appropriate.
Read for Storygraph’s genre challenge and indeed it was something I never would have read normally.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Homophobia, Racism, and Bullying
sagittariusreads_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
anitralee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0