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karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book with no expectations, but I finished this book in just a couple of hours, because it was so good. David Hayden, the main character, is recounting the events that happened within his family during the summer of 1948. He is twelve at the time, and they will change his life forever.
drawmeafish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
disneypatty77's review against another edition
4.0
What a great little read. Liked reading from the view point of David. I'm glad the story didn't get into specifics.
madeleinecl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hazel_amazel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
5.0
The quaint small-town nostalgia I was expecting from this book turned out to be a brittle shell concealing something much darker and more substantial. I was completely hooked by the end of the two-page prologue, and can’t believe this small, perfect novel isn’t more widely known. It’s now shelved, in my imaginary library, alongside So the Wind Won't Blow it All Away by Richard Brautigan and Denis Johnson’s Train Dreams.
jlworley's review against another edition
reflective
sad
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
lacroixpoison's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5