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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I feel like this book was for a slightly younger audience, but it was still really good. The ending was not at all what I expected it to be
Jehuda „Hoodie“ Rosen ist neu in der Stadt. Seine ganze orthodoxe Gemeinde zieht hin. Anna-Marie ist Tochter der Bürgermeisterin, die verhindern will, dass sich zu viele Juden in der Stadt ansiedeln. Das Kennenlernen von Hoodie und Anna-Marie setzt Dynamiken in Gang, die teilweise für uns als nicht-(orthodoxe) Juden manchmal schwer zu verstehen, manchmal wirklich dramatisch sind. Es ist ein tolles Jugendbuch, das man auch als Erwachsener noch gut lesen kann, das einen kleinen Einblick in die jüdische Welt irgendwo an der Ostküste der USA gibt. 5/5 Tzizit
I loved it! I learned a lot about Judaism, and loved the voice of Hoodie. A quick read, and one I think a lot of teens would enjoy and relate to.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
DNF around page 40 something. The main character is quite young and not really interested in reading more… minor language up til then except for Jesus’ name used in vain at least three time :(
This was a very fast read for me. I read another review that said Hoodie Rosen is kind of like the Jewish version of Holden Caufield from Cather in the Rye. This description is very accurate. The book is written in a very similar way with Hoodie being the narrator and we know everything he is thinking.
I enjoyed much of this book, reading about Jewish things is relatable. I am excited to find out that there are Kosher Starbursts somewhere, I need to find them!
I gave this book three stars, because although I did like it and was entertained, there were things that the characters did or said that really didn't sit well with me. The story also took a darker turn than I was expecting. I understood what message author was trying to get across, and I appreciate how the story ended, but it still left me wanting more.
I enjoyed much of this book, reading about Jewish things is relatable. I am excited to find out that there are Kosher Starbursts somewhere, I need to find them!
I gave this book three stars, because although I did like it and was entertained, there were things that the characters did or said that really didn't sit well with me. The story also took a darker turn than I was expecting. I understood what message author was trying to get across, and I appreciate how the story ended, but it still left me wanting more.
Warning: hate crimes, death
Hoodie Rosen is an orthodox jew who befriends a girl in town. After experiencing multiple antisemitic crimes and becoming close to outcast from his own community, Hoodie learns a lot of his own people and the world around them.
Themes: Jewish, high school, teenage romance
Hoodie Rosen is an orthodox jew who befriends a girl in town. After experiencing multiple antisemitic crimes and becoming close to outcast from his own community, Hoodie learns a lot of his own people and the world around them.
Themes: Jewish, high school, teenage romance
I think I need to digest this more. It had a lot of good things to say, but I also had to force myself to keep reading it. It just might be a case of almost too on point right now for my brain.