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I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott, Sydney Smith

hellofriend9284615's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

kelinelle's review against another edition

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5.0

Beautiful (narrative and illustrations) story about living with a disability (as opposed to problematic stories about overcoming disability).

ljedwards's review against another edition

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inspiring

5.0

the_moody_marshmallow's review against another edition

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challenging emotional 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? Yes

4.0

gabymck's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Thinking about Edwin from WftF. Beautiful book and illustrations. 

whoisdee's review against another edition

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  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

innodavid's review against another edition

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3.0

3.25 STARS

As someone who has a stutter, this is the most honest depiction of stuttering I've read.

markwillnevercry's review against another edition

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5.0

This was really great? I never really questioned how people with stutter feel, because I never really knew anyone who stuttered and when I heard people stutter in movies and stuff I just thought that it was normal, kind of how you would think of an accent. I am aware that people get bullied for stuttering, but I thought that it was kind of like how I got bullied for not being fluent in a language, that everyone else mastered. I do think that everyone should read this book to understand more about stuttering, even though it is "just" about a personal experience of one person and not like an essay.

readmoreyall's review against another edition

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5.0

You must listen to this one. Must.

carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is absolutely stunning. I love the message of accepting who you are and accepting that your disability is a part of who you are. The illustrations are beautiful and the words are incredibly powerful.