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4.49 AVERAGE
4.49 AVERAGE
If you liked Bridge to Teribithia, you will like Repairing the World. Epstein’s story of how young Daisy deals with grief will stick with you even after you finished reading.
A couple of things about this book gave me the ick, the home birth stuff and the lack of therapy being two, but it was pretty decent if a little predictable. I enjoyed the writing and the characters.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Wow this book tore my heart right out. But, mostly healed it in the end. It is deftly written and the characters feel so real. I'll be thinking about Daisy and her friends and family for a while. This is definitely not a fun read, it is heavy and dark and sad but it is also hopeful and beautiful. Also, fantastic Jewish representation.
Oh man this book was heartbreaking - but also so raw and real!
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
Beautiful coming of age story of a young girl dealing with grief and navigating middle school after a tragic accident. There’s also great LGBTQ+ representation without it being a focus in the story which we don’t see super often in middle grade. Loved this book so much and has definitely become one of my favorite middle grades!