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leomill1977's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't find any of the characters particularly likable, but it was a good book. I did understand why Raspberry behaved the way she did. Fear is a very powerful emotion.
racquels's review against another edition
3.0
Another good Teen/YA book by Sharon Flake. Her characters have real emotions and real problems with a good moral backing. I loved that Raspberry's mother fought to stand on her own instead of taking the easy way and letting Dr. Mitchell take care of her. Especially as a single mother bringing up a teenage girl, values like that, I believe, are the most memorable things a daughter remembers about her mother. I'd recommend this book to any teenage girl that needs a reminder as to the struggles other girls her own age may be living through.
williamsdebbied's review against another edition
3.0
When her dad got into drugs and lost everything, Raspberry and her mom found themselves homeless. Though they have an apartment now, Raspberry is obsessed with making enough money so that they will never be homeless again.
When her obsession with hoarding cash starts to get in the way of her relationships with family and friends, Raspberry is forced to think about what is really important.
When her obsession with hoarding cash starts to get in the way of her relationships with family and friends, Raspberry is forced to think about what is really important.
sydneyraereads's review
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Our main character, Raspberry Hill, is money hungry to the point of it being a key personality trait perceived by all around her. Her motivation is to keep enough money on hand that she won't have to live on the streets with her mother again. Along with her three best friends, Raspberry learns what is so important about money and what is more important than money. These lessons are not easy for her, nor for the reader. Flake expertly crafts empathy and examines the world in which choices are made. Every character is emotional and relatable. The imagery of the world in which Raspberry lives is vivid. I appreciated the nuance throughout this book and look forward to picking up the second installment.
verkiezen's review against another edition
3.0
Raspberry is obsessed with money. She doesn't spend it. She hordes it. In a million places in her bedroom, she keeps it. In Raspberry's mind, money is the only thing keeping her and her mother from returning to the streets.
I really liked Money Hungry. I can identify with Raspberry's financial concerns even though it shouldn't be her problem. It also made me so aware of the failings of our society. We--as a society--have failed in the safety systems we've set up And we've failed in being empathetic towards others. I would recommend this to people looking for realistic fiction.
I really liked Money Hungry. I can identify with Raspberry's financial concerns even though it shouldn't be her problem. It also made me so aware of the failings of our society. We--as a society--have failed in the safety systems we've set up And we've failed in being empathetic towards others. I would recommend this to people looking for realistic fiction.
booksaremagic's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heatherinjapan's review
4.0
Oh man this was a flash back to the kind of books I read when I was first starting to get into reading! Probably when I first joined this website. Very quick read and brought up many different but still very prevalent issues throughout the story. It talks about how Raspberry, the main character, is constantly trying to find ways to make money just in case her mother and her end up losing their home again. It's not a lighthearted novel because it tackles such hard topics. All of the characters in this are super diverse and we get a peep at the kind of life they live. Even though this is a middle grade novel I would definitely recommend it no matter what age you are!
thereaderfairy's review
5.0
The group of friends in this book...where do I start. The representation was amazing. From a mixed race girl who was conflicted about her identity (just like me), to a plus sized girl in a healthy and loving relationship (just like how I wanna be). It was perfect.
Also I loved how Raspberry's motivations were understandable but she was still completely flawed. There's so much to love, just like Sharon G. Flake's other books. I love them all and they helped me to love myself.
Also I loved how Raspberry's motivations were understandable but she was still completely flawed. There's so much to love, just like Sharon G. Flake's other books. I love them all and they helped me to love myself.
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