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joshkiba13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
I've listened to this audiobook so many times, and I think I just love it more every time. It's funny, it's sad, it's touching. I love the setting in New York during the Vietnam War and seeing those complicated issues through the lens of a kid's eyes. It's a mostly lighthearted story that will sucker punch you with emotions when you least expect it.
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Racism, and Death
evawhite's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Racism
gluntv's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
literally nothings happens
loved the random commentary on religion and the rats and the yellow leggings
loved the random commentary on religion and the rats and the yellow leggings
ashlee_green's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
votesforwomen's review against another edition
Will come back eventually...stupid library needing it back! XP
goodem9199's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't finish this, but looking at everyone else's star reviews, maybe I should give it another shot!
nitar8's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: War, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death, and Grief
lmkramer507's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. Would be a good novel to teach junior high kids. I need to get my kids to read it.
heidi_mcj's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent book. Kids in 4th through 6th grade would love it. It gets a bit golly gee, Mulberry St sounding at times but then it throws in supper serious issues but it molds together wonderfully.