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nadiahzkr's review against another edition
4.0
Once you pick it up, it’s almost impossible to put it down, because David Arnold has done it again. He wrote this beautiful, thoughtful story of several individuals that come together despite being strangers.
I love it; every single one of the characters, every single riddle on Vic’s dad’s list, every single snap of Zuz’s fingers, and every single Chapter in Baz’s anticipated book.
They made me smile and laugh and cry, the Kids of Appetite.
After all, they lived and they laughed... And they saw that it was good.
I love it; every single one of the characters, every single riddle on Vic’s dad’s list, every single snap of Zuz’s fingers, and every single Chapter in Baz’s anticipated book.
They made me smile and laugh and cry, the Kids of Appetite.
After all, they lived and they laughed... And they saw that it was good.
trisha_thomas's review
4.0
"And they called themselves the kids of appetite," said Coco. "And they lived and they laughed and they saw that it was good."
This was a wonderful story. At first, it's a little chaotic in Vic's head as he's a little...Poetic? He's definitely disjointed as he sorts through reality and his hiding and the loss of his father. Also of the bullies and his own struggles. But as he bumps against Coco, Mad, Baz and Zuz, his course is altered and he has new beginnings.
I loved all the characters and the ultimate resolution. It was hard to see where the interrogation and the stories were all going to meet - I knew the bare bones of it but not all the lines and how they connected. This story is so well told, I absolutely loved it.
This was a wonderful story. At first, it's a little chaotic in Vic's head as he's a little...Poetic? He's definitely disjointed as he sorts through reality and his hiding and the loss of his father. Also of the bullies and his own struggles. But as he bumps against Coco, Mad, Baz and Zuz, his course is altered and he has new beginnings.
I loved all the characters and the ultimate resolution. It was hard to see where the interrogation and the stories were all going to meet - I knew the bare bones of it but not all the lines and how they connected. This story is so well told, I absolutely loved it.
booksandladders's review
3.0
Disclaimer: I traded for an ARC of this book.
Full review to come on Books and Ladders on October 16th.
Mainly, I really enjoyed this one, but I thought that there was parts of it that felt too forced, fake, and over the top in a way that I can't really explain. I almost think I would have liked this more if the "flashbacks" had been to Victor's parents love story because they had the best love story of all time. The parts I was most emotional all revolved around them.
Full review to come on Books and Ladders on October 16th.
Mainly, I really enjoyed this one, but I thought that there was parts of it that felt too forced, fake, and over the top in a way that I can't really explain. I almost think I would have liked this more if the "flashbacks" had been to Victor's parents love story because they had the best love story of all time. The parts I was most emotional all revolved around them.
jennifermreads's review
5.0
Received advanced reader copy from publisher via Baker & Taylor book supplier
Vic and Mad have a story to tell. It begins with the death of Vic’s dad and ends with the murder of Mad’s uncle. But so, so much lay in between.
I will admit it: I haven’t finished Mosquitoland yet. I know … *gasp*! I was listening to the audiobook and got distracted. Thus, Mosquitoland sits unfinished. I need to get the hardback copy and just read the darn thing already. Especially because …
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! No one, and I mean no one, can draw characters like David Arnold can. The entire cast of this book, from Vic & Mad to the smaller appearances by Margo and Norm, are just tremendously depicted. You can see their faces, feel their breath, sense their emotions. It is just unbelievable and left me breathless. I’ve always said I don’t like character books. Meaning, for me, the characters have to be part of something bigger not the focal point of the book. Well, I guess I held the opinion that “I don’t do character books” because I had not yet finished a David Arnold book. I will no longer say that. I’ll amend it to “I’ll do David Arnold character books!!”
Vic and Mad have a story to tell. It begins with the death of Vic’s dad and ends with the murder of Mad’s uncle. But so, so much lay in between.
I will admit it: I haven’t finished Mosquitoland yet. I know … *gasp*! I was listening to the audiobook and got distracted. Thus, Mosquitoland sits unfinished. I need to get the hardback copy and just read the darn thing already. Especially because …
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! No one, and I mean no one, can draw characters like David Arnold can. The entire cast of this book, from Vic & Mad to the smaller appearances by Margo and Norm, are just tremendously depicted. You can see their faces, feel their breath, sense their emotions. It is just unbelievable and left me breathless. I’ve always said I don’t like character books. Meaning, for me, the characters have to be part of something bigger not the focal point of the book. Well, I guess I held the opinion that “I don’t do character books” because I had not yet finished a David Arnold book. I will no longer say that. I’ll amend it to “I’ll do David Arnold character books!!”
aanhetlezen's review against another edition
3.0
Dit was zeker geen boek wat ik gelijk geweldig vond. Ik heb dit boek gelezen als luisterboek en in het begin was ik er niet weg van. Ik vond het lastig te volgen, ook helpt het niet dat Victor een meisjes stem heeft, doordat de verteller een vrouw is. Hierdoor was ik af en toe verward of Victor’s deel of Madeline’s deel voorgelezen werd. Je komt er wel snel achter wie je volgt maar toch ben je het dan even kwijt. Maar goed, hier kan David Arnold helemaal niks aan doen ik denk alleen dat je het boek beter kan lezen.
Als je eenmaal in het verhaal zit is het wel echt een heel mooi verhaal, het is echt zo een boek dat mooier is als je het uit hebt. Als je snapt wat ik bedoel. Pas dan kan je alles met elkaar verbinden en dat geeft het verhaal wel echt veel kracht. Het einde vind ik zelfs ontroerend wat ik niet had verwacht een goede verassing vond ik dat. Veel belangrijke en mooie dingen zitten in dit boek. “Ze leefden ze lachten en ze zagen dat het goed was.” Oké dat was het, zijdelingse knuffel van mij. ;)
Als je eenmaal in het verhaal zit is het wel echt een heel mooi verhaal, het is echt zo een boek dat mooier is als je het uit hebt. Als je snapt wat ik bedoel. Pas dan kan je alles met elkaar verbinden en dat geeft het verhaal wel echt veel kracht. Het einde vind ik zelfs ontroerend wat ik niet had verwacht een goede verassing vond ik dat. Veel belangrijke en mooie dingen zitten in dit boek. “Ze leefden ze lachten en ze zagen dat het goed was.” Oké dat was het, zijdelingse knuffel van mij. ;)
sarahthenerd's review against another edition
4.0
TW: racism, war, domestic abuse, suicide attempt & suicidal thoughts
I love how the plot was slowly building up. And I mean very slowly. I feel like this book is more focus on Vic's dad bcs Vic always looked up at his dad and is on the mission to scattered his ashes. However, the book also focus on the main five characters. Their backstory are so devastating especially Baz and Zuz's. And if you read this book you can see how important Coco's role in the Baz and Zuz's life. There's also a little bit mystery lingering behind.
I love how the plot was slowly building up. And I mean very slowly. I feel like this book is more focus on Vic's dad bcs Vic always looked up at his dad and is on the mission to scattered his ashes. However, the book also focus on the main five characters. Their backstory are so devastating especially Baz and Zuz's. And if you read this book you can see how important Coco's role in the Baz and Zuz's life. There's also a little bit mystery lingering behind.
wrenl's review against another edition
DNF at page 11. I'm sorry, but I can't handle the narrator
justiceofkalr's review
3.0
I'm not sure I enjoyed this as much as [b:Mosquitoland|18718848|Mosquitoland|David Arnold|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1402661616s/18718848.jpg|26584442]. The beginning of this book is a little disorienting with the characters in a police investigation throwing out all these phrases that are meaningless and ridiculous until you learn more about them as the story progresses through flashblack style chapters. Some people might find this intriguing, but I just found it like listening to someone's in-jokes that I'm not in on. Past that it started to get better, but I still found some of the dialogue a little silly/ridiculous. I also found that the two POV characters sounded kind if the same and I had some trouble remembering whose chapter I was reading.