Reviews

The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger

hbmcc's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No

3.75

ctasala's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

linabird03's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-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

4.5

suzyq436's review against another edition

4.0

Solid story! This book is reminiscent of Big little lies minus the murder part.

lastpaige111's review against another edition

5.0

Wry, sardonic, and hopeful all at once. Pageturner, too!

mair_mcc's review

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Love a good domestic drama. Like watching a car crash. I'm not sure exactly why this wasn't a 5-star read for me, but it just was lacking that extra oomph.

alyssanm12's review

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

alidottie's review

4.0

I found this book more interesting than most people would because of my career, but it will give anyone a taste of how parents (and then their children) often view gifted education. This is a novel, not a nonfiction book, so it has a lot of intrigue and story to it which would be entertaining for any reader.

scavengercat's review against another edition

2.0

A lot to complain about, but was a quick fun read that flew by.

lindsiemcknight's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My favorite genre is WASPs. Sub genre: WASPs & elite schools.

This one checked so many boxes for me. A bunch of characters with different stories and lives but they all come together in some way. I find it so funny when parents care so much about what school their 12 year olds are going to so I found a lot of the plot enjoyable and funny, but it kind of all become a little deeper at the end.

Some Big Little Lies vibes for sure, but maybe a little less intense?

Highly recommend this one for readers who like a big cast of characters in a more character driven novel!