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4.42 AVERAGE
Oh my god. I'm in tears writing this, having just finished this book. Wow. What an absolutely AMAZING read. I've never felt so many different things throughout one book, never been on such a rollercoaster of emotions. A fab first read for 2017, finished in one sitting. Will definitely be reading more of Patrick Ness' works!
Just a short review to express my thoughts.
I heard about this book for some time, and I can say, I was very curious and wanted to read it. And lo and behold! my library had it!
The book was absolutely stunning, the illustrations are dark, haunting but also very beautiful. Though they tend to give you goosebumps when we get to the big monster.
The story itself was beautiful. It was a story about loss, about truth and about saying what is on your mind. Also deals with children and sick parents.
And really, while most of the book just spooked me out (the stories told by the monster add to that), the ending was just beautiful, and sad. I cried a few tears.
I would really recommend this book to all. Read it!
I heard about this book for some time, and I can say, I was very curious and wanted to read it. And lo and behold! my library had it!
The book was absolutely stunning, the illustrations are dark, haunting but also very beautiful. Though they tend to give you goosebumps when we get to the big monster.
The story itself was beautiful. It was a story about loss, about truth and about saying what is on your mind. Also deals with children and sick parents.
And really, while most of the book just spooked me out (the stories told by the monster add to that), the ending was just beautiful, and sad. I cried a few tears.
I would really recommend this book to all. Read it!
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to Jake Bishop for recommending this book which I would not have picked up otherwise. This is a wonderful book, a beautiful book, a terrible book, and an emotional book. I also strongly believe it is highly concentrated therapy in book form for kids an parents, for dealing with illness, death and I feel any process of grief and accepting bad circumstances that are not within your influence and power.
I cried...a lot...and loved this book. It explores what happens inside us that we usually keep in and in that, it is wonderful.
I cried...a lot...and loved this book. It explores what happens inside us that we usually keep in and in that, it is wonderful.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
Grief overwhelms you at first, then it gradually wears down until it becomes easier to carry around. It never really leaves, but you learn to patiently bear its weight.
It's been ten years since my mom passed away, and this book brought back the pain. It's an excellently written book, able to communicate the grief of losing one's parent at a young age. It doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable emotions: the worry, the frustration, the isolation, the anger, the wish to hold on for a little bit longer, the wish for suffering to end, the regrets, the wish somebody or something would make everything better again. The book won't lift the burden of grieving, but it offers a brief respite. Highly recommended for all ages.
It's been ten years since my mom passed away, and this book brought back the pain. It's an excellently written book, able to communicate the grief of losing one's parent at a young age. It doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable emotions: the worry, the frustration, the isolation, the anger, the wish to hold on for a little bit longer, the wish for suffering to end, the regrets, the wish somebody or something would make everything better again. The book won't lift the burden of grieving, but it offers a brief respite. Highly recommended for all ages.
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just cound't stop crying during the last 30 pages of this book... It speaks about emotions that I think many people can relate to but which are rarely spoken about.