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platanomuffin's review against another edition
5.0
July 5th 2014- PERFECTION
re-read November 5th- could do without the r word
re-read November 5th- could do without the r word
brisingr's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed and loved this book and I think the message about kindness and understanding is wonderful, but I also think "Stargirl" did it better.
jessmaealbe20's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
asaph95's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. It was funny, it was sad, it was enlightening, it was eye-opening, it was a pleasure and a joy to read.
Auggie was the cutest character ever, I just wanted to bundle him up and squeeze him. It was really refreshing to read about a character who obviously has a lot more issues and problems than your average Joe, but who is still such a happy-go-lucky type of person. He's still such a happy boy, he takes things in his stride, he tries his hardest not to let other people get him down and it's not often you see that in books. It's so easy for him to become a recluse and hide away and become depressed, but I'm so thankful this story wasn't like that.
Full review on my blog:
http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/wonder-rj-palacio.html
Auggie was the cutest character ever, I just wanted to bundle him up and squeeze him. It was really refreshing to read about a character who obviously has a lot more issues and problems than your average Joe, but who is still such a happy-go-lucky type of person. He's still such a happy boy, he takes things in his stride, he tries his hardest not to let other people get him down and it's not often you see that in books. It's so easy for him to become a recluse and hide away and become depressed, but I'm so thankful this story wasn't like that.
Full review on my blog:
http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/wonder-rj-palacio.html
jambsie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
szirbel's review against another edition
5.0
I originally picked this book in order to talk to my daughter about her slight facial deformity in the future. However, I just fell in love with Auggie and his family and friends. Middle school is brutal! Always choose to be kind.
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
5.0
This book totally broke my heart. Though it's fiction, it definitely reflects the experiences that some children have in real life, and it makes me sad that they have to live through things like this when they just want to play, learn, and socialize like normal. Still, this is ultimately an inspiring and uplifting story. In fact, my one complaint is that it's a little too rosy--I don't think the feel-good ending is very realistic--but in some ways I'm okay with it for this book since it is, after all, written for children. And, to be honest, I just like coming away from a story with a good feeling rather than a bad one. I think Palacio does a great job of creating each character's individual voice and showing how they grow throughout the book. I like that she included other perspectives as well as Auggie's to show how our lives all affect each other's. I loved so many of the secondary characters as well as Auggie, and their relationships feel real--loving but flawed. Overall, a very good story that I will be recommending to adults and teens as well as older elementary school kids and tweens.