Reviews

If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson

komy's review against another edition

4.0

Rounded up from a 3.5

Overall, it was interesting enough. The ending was sudden and shocking, but it makes sense in the context of the story since no one gets a fair warning for tragedy and misfortune. Definitely on the sadder side, so beware.

tatyanavogt's review against another edition

5.0

I didn't know what to expect when I picked this one up but boy did it wreck me. I was sobbing at the end, absolutely sobbing. I knew, but I didn't know. Really well done book.

sophrolijkbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Een mooi verhaal, nog steeds relevant. Als je wilt kan je het binnen een dagje uitlezen.

marieintheraw's review against another edition

3.0

Short and powerful enough to stand the test of time.

lindaleest's review against another edition

5.0

4,5 ⭐

abrooklynbookshelf's review against another edition

5.0

One of the most honest, beautiful, and heart-wrenching tales. Beautifully written, and honestly one of the most touching stories I have ever read.

rinku's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Classism, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Police brutality, Child death, and Abandonment

Minor: Cultural appropriation and Homophobia

megbetweenthepages's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death and Racism

malenasachert's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

aholeistodig's review against another edition

4.0

Woodson's the bomb. Keep the kleenex handy.