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samantaned's review against another edition
4.0
this book was such a salad of so many aspects and topics, and although that can sometimes make a book busy and overcrowded....it worked in this book, which was basically based around the idea of odd ideas, and outcasts fitting together, and sticking together.
It's fascinating how the book portrayed that idea...by adapting to that idea, and becoming it.
While the whole story was brought together by Vic's quest ordeaed around by his father's "will", it was a story of many many aspects,some that you will be surprised to find weaved into here....This is a story with aspects of the impact of war in Congo , diversity, abuse, mental illness, segregation, and ostacization due to genetic disorders...
One main thing that Vic is very keen on throughout the whole story, is this idea that with art...you shouldn't look for the colours that are there, but rather for the colours that aren't there...and that is precisely what this book felt like to me. I went it with few expectations...but still, I was surprised by how different this book was.
Ultimate what drove me to a four star rating was the fact that this book pulled me in, and held me there until so was done with the story...I was so engrossed with the characters, their relationships and their little quest, as well as the numerous references made throughout the story... It was a quick and absorbing read, and sometimes that's exactly what one needs !
To sum it up: quick, fun, lightly mysterious, nice satisfying ending, amazing cast of characters, beautiful metaphors, and an overall lovely realisation of a wonderful concept by David Arnold.
It's fascinating how the book portrayed that idea...by adapting to that idea, and becoming it.
While the whole story was brought together by Vic's quest ordeaed around by his father's "will", it was a story of many many aspects,some that you will be surprised to find weaved into here....This is a story with aspects of the impact of war in Congo , diversity, abuse, mental illness, segregation, and ostacization due to genetic disorders...
One main thing that Vic is very keen on throughout the whole story, is this idea that with art...you shouldn't look for the colours that are there, but rather for the colours that aren't there...and that is precisely what this book felt like to me. I went it with few expectations...but still, I was surprised by how different this book was.
Ultimate what drove me to a four star rating was the fact that this book pulled me in, and held me there until so was done with the story...I was so engrossed with the characters, their relationships and their little quest, as well as the numerous references made throughout the story... It was a quick and absorbing read, and sometimes that's exactly what one needs !
To sum it up: quick, fun, lightly mysterious, nice satisfying ending, amazing cast of characters, beautiful metaphors, and an overall lovely realisation of a wonderful concept by David Arnold.
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
4.0
Book #69 Read in 2017
Kids of Appetite by David Arnold
Vic is trying to deal with his father's death and his mother's new boyfriend but is not really doing a good job. He takes off after a fight, taking the urn of his father's ashes with him. He meets up with a group of street kids who offer him a place to crash. In the urn, he finds a list of things to do with his father's ashes and the group begins to do them. This book is a good realistic fiction read, with characters that may be flawed but are interesting and engaging. High school and adult readers would enjoy this book. I received this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
Kids of Appetite by David Arnold
Vic is trying to deal with his father's death and his mother's new boyfriend but is not really doing a good job. He takes off after a fight, taking the urn of his father's ashes with him. He meets up with a group of street kids who offer him a place to crash. In the urn, he finds a list of things to do with his father's ashes and the group begins to do them. This book is a good realistic fiction read, with characters that may be flawed but are interesting and engaging. High school and adult readers would enjoy this book. I received this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
plaidpladd's review
2.0
This book reminded me of everything I hate about John Green books, but with slightly more substance, so two stars instead of one.
choochoochong's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75
bibisuzanne's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? No
4.5
anna_c's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-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? No
3.0
msethna's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
What I liked: I have been reading a lot of dark YA stories lately and this one while deep, was a much lighter read. There was no talk of suicide, drugs, cutting, etc. This is the story of a boy who runs away from home with his dead father's ashes on his way to find all the places his father wanted to be spread after he passed away. Along the way Vic meets Mad and her misfit friends who help him solve some of his riddles. There are themes of friendship, love, and family that carry on throughout the book. The characters are really and have a sweet, caring sense about themselves. There is also a bit of a mystery that is weaves throughout as well. While confusing in the beginning, it all made sense to me later on.
What I didn't love: the plot moves back and forth between present day and two weeks prior. There were times I had to stop and look back to see when the chapter was taking place. Some chapters moved faster than others but even in the end I don't regret continuing to read this story.
What I liked: I have been reading a lot of dark YA stories lately and this one while deep, was a much lighter read. There was no talk of suicide, drugs, cutting, etc. This is the story of a boy who runs away from home with his dead father's ashes on his way to find all the places his father wanted to be spread after he passed away. Along the way Vic meets Mad and her misfit friends who help him solve some of his riddles. There are themes of friendship, love, and family that carry on throughout the book. The characters are really and have a sweet, caring sense about themselves. There is also a bit of a mystery that is weaves throughout as well. While confusing in the beginning, it all made sense to me later on.
What I didn't love: the plot moves back and forth between present day and two weeks prior. There were times I had to stop and look back to see when the chapter was taking place. Some chapters moved faster than others but even in the end I don't regret continuing to read this story.