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alvidalvi's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
illstoptheworldandreadwithyou's review
4.0
A Compelling, Well-written Quick Read
The email format makes it a quick read. I felt myself rooting for Bea and Ezra.
Content Warnings: Child abuse, child neglect, runaway teen
I see that the reading age recommended by publishers is 12+, but I would recommend something higher than that.
The email format makes it a quick read. I felt myself rooting for Bea and Ezra.
Content Warnings: Child abuse, child neglect, runaway teen
I see that the reading age recommended by publishers is 12+, but I would recommend something higher than that.
briaraq's review
4.0
i personally could never leave my little sister in a situation like that but that's me
paulnewman's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.5
marwhn's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 out of 5 stars?? I think?? uh?
High two, or a low three??
This book had sO many good elements, but it didn't do iT for me.
I'm deadass so unsure what rating I want to give this book??
High two, or a low three??
This book had sO many good elements, but it didn't do iT for me.
I'm deadass so unsure what rating I want to give this book??
briannethebookworm's review
4.0
Bea is 2 months away from finishing high school when she disappears from her old life, only leaving behind an email address for her younger brother, Ezra to contact her. Bea’s mom and stepdad are more concerned about how Bea’s disappearance makes them look, and only Ezra is left to be their punching bag. Through email correspondence, Bea and Ezra dissect the mess that is their family, a mess that no one understands except each other. They thought their family was as screwed up as it could be, but when Bea reveals the real reason she left, it could damage them all even more.
This was a heavy one, and those who are triggered by emotional and physical abuse should read with caution. I’m a big fan of both authors, and I knew it would be an emotional but meaningful book with memorable characters. I liked the email format and Bea and Ezra’s close relationship. Throughout the book they discuss how no one could ever understand them the way they understand each other because of the hell they grew up in; I think that’s such a universal quality of many sibling relationships because those are the only people in the world who grew up under the exact same circumstances with the same parents as you. I surprisingly didn’t cry, and the end left me feeling hopeful. Bea and Ezra’s resilience was inspiring.
This was a heavy one, and those who are triggered by emotional and physical abuse should read with caution. I’m a big fan of both authors, and I knew it would be an emotional but meaningful book with memorable characters. I liked the email format and Bea and Ezra’s close relationship. Throughout the book they discuss how no one could ever understand them the way they understand each other because of the hell they grew up in; I think that’s such a universal quality of many sibling relationships because those are the only people in the world who grew up under the exact same circumstances with the same parents as you. I surprisingly didn’t cry, and the end left me feeling hopeful. Bea and Ezra’s resilience was inspiring.
per_fictionist's review
4.0
i finished this beautiful beautiful book and i am so glad i picked it up and finished in one of my rough days. it managed to keep me off from reality and I'll take it as a win for today
mariasbookshelfs's review against another edition
5.0
"Nimm mich mit dir, wenn du gehst" wurde von den beiden Bestseller AutorInnen David Levithan und Jennifer Niven geschrieben.
Das Jugendbuch handelt von den beiden Geschwistern Ezra und Bea. Eines Tages verschwindet Bea und hinterlässt Ezra nur eine E-Mail-Adresse.
Über diese kommunizieren sie von nun an und das komplette Buch besteht nur aus dem Email-Verlauf der beiden.
Für mich eine kreative und abwechslungsreiche Schreibart, die mich positiv überzeugt hat. So konnte man tief in die Gedanken und die Beziehung der Protagonisten Eintauchen und erfuhr Stückchenweise über deren Familiengeschichte und der missbräuchliche Haushalt in dem die beiden aufgewachsen sind.
Das Thema wird hier auf eine sehr sensible Art aufgegriffen, ohne dabei ein Blatt vor den Mund zu nehmen.
Wer Margos Spuren mochte, wird auch dieses Buch lieben.
Für mich eine absolute Leseempfehlung im Jugendbuchgenre.
Das Jugendbuch handelt von den beiden Geschwistern Ezra und Bea. Eines Tages verschwindet Bea und hinterlässt Ezra nur eine E-Mail-Adresse.
Über diese kommunizieren sie von nun an und das komplette Buch besteht nur aus dem Email-Verlauf der beiden.
Für mich eine kreative und abwechslungsreiche Schreibart, die mich positiv überzeugt hat. So konnte man tief in die Gedanken und die Beziehung der Protagonisten Eintauchen und erfuhr Stückchenweise über deren Familiengeschichte und der missbräuchliche Haushalt in dem die beiden aufgewachsen sind.
Das Thema wird hier auf eine sehr sensible Art aufgegriffen, ohne dabei ein Blatt vor den Mund zu nehmen.
Wer Margos Spuren mochte, wird auch dieses Buch lieben.
Für mich eine absolute Leseempfehlung im Jugendbuchgenre.
linaherondale's review
3.0
This book was like a punch in the guts, short, emotional and engaging. What a beautiful story of love between two siblings determined to get the life they deserved. I absolutely loved it.