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amphibianwitch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
«"Maybe grief isn't for the past," I said. "Maybe it's for the future. The future you'll never know."»
Cuando empecé a leer este libro buscando representación aro/ace, no me esperaba una historia tan potente y contada con tanta delicadeza y cotidianidad al mismo tiempo.
Es cierto que he encontrado la representación que buscaba y me ha encantado, en particular, sentirme identificada con esa experiencia de estar en clase mientras todo el mundo habla de relaciones, sintiendo que pasa algo raro, que no entiendes nada, que la conversación te incomoda pero no sabes por qué. También he encontrado mucha más representación: sáfica, trans, disca y poc.
Pero «Hazel's theory of evolution» es principalmente una novela sobre la vida y la muerte, sobre los cambios, sobre el dolor y la esperanza. Sobre cómo recuperarse y lidiar con los traspiés, con los malos momentos, desde algo tan cotidiano como cambiar de colegio hasta el duelo por alguien. Ojalá tradujeran este libro al español porque es muy bonito, aunque también triste. Es agridulce, como la vida.
Cuando empecé a leer este libro buscando representación aro/ace, no me esperaba una historia tan potente y contada con tanta delicadeza y cotidianidad al mismo tiempo.
Es cierto que he encontrado la representación que buscaba y me ha encantado, en particular, sentirme identificada con esa experiencia de estar en clase mientras todo el mundo habla de relaciones, sintiendo que pasa algo raro, que no entiendes nada, que la conversación te incomoda pero no sabes por qué. También he encontrado mucha más representación: sáfica, trans, disca y poc.
Pero «Hazel's theory of evolution» es principalmente una novela sobre la vida y la muerte, sobre los cambios, sobre el dolor y la esperanza. Sobre cómo recuperarse y lidiar con los traspiés, con los malos momentos, desde algo tan cotidiano como cambiar de colegio hasta el duelo por alguien. Ojalá tradujeran este libro al español porque es muy bonito, aunque también triste. Es agridulce, como la vida.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Miscarriage and Bullying
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
camill3's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
i loved this book. one of my favorites of this year!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
babyleo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
morganperks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Vomit, and Racism
jerusha's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Minor: Ableism, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Outing, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
Bullying, racism, queerphobia, etc., are experiences talked about more than shown, though numerous instances of bullying is recounted. Pregnancy, miscarriage, etc, are major themes, but not heavily detailed. Some ableism that is dealt with on-page.sweekune's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
4.5/5
A wholesome and informative book. This middle grade book would be a great resource for learning about many things in an organic and interesting way.
The Good:
- A very diverse cast of characters: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability, religious views. The author did a great job of making the character so varied yet not in a forced way.
- The discussions about miscarriage and pregnancy issues were brilliant. I am a midwife and anything that breaks down taboos about this subject is brilliant. Children should be exposed to the concepts and this book does this well.
- The trials of friendship as a kid/early teen really rang home.
- Grief is a central theme of this story and different characters process it differently.
- There are some parts of this book where adults impart wisdom to Hazel and honestly, I wish an adult in my life had said those things to me as a kid.
What could have been better?:
- Occasionally Hazel's attitude to life was really grating and brought me out of the story.
A brilliant book that would make an excellent addition to an older child's bookshelf.
A wholesome and informative book. This middle grade book would be a great resource for learning about many things in an organic and interesting way.
The Good:
- A very diverse cast of characters: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability, religious views. The author did a great job of making the character so varied yet not in a forced way.
- The discussions about miscarriage and pregnancy issues were brilliant. I am a midwife and anything that breaks down taboos about this subject is brilliant. Children should be exposed to the concepts and this book does this well.
- The trials of friendship as a kid/early teen really rang home.
- Grief is a central theme of this story and different characters process it differently.
- There are some parts of this book where adults impart wisdom to Hazel and honestly, I wish an adult in my life had said those things to me as a kid.
What could have been better?:
- Occasionally Hazel's attitude to life was really grating and brought me out of the story.
A brilliant book that would make an excellent addition to an older child's bookshelf.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness
Minor: Car accident and Suicidal thoughts
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