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alongreader's review against another edition
4.0
That's ok, Nadine, I didn't need my heart today, which is lucky as you've broken it. (I mean, you put it back together, but still.)
This is a beautiful book, focusing on a sadly too-common theme - caring for a family member in the early stages of Alzeimer's. Grandma still has more good days than bad, but they're aware that the balance is slowly tipping, and no one is quite sure how to deal with it. This is an amazing book - I'm relatively new to found poetry and I wasn't sure how well it would lend itself, how deeply we'd be able to get into the ideas here, but actually it's almost deeper than a prose book would be.
I did think it was a bit of a coincidence that all the main players came together the way they did, but that's children's books for you! I loved the family Nyla builds up as the story goes on, too. It's such an amazing trope and I never tire of reading it.
A wonderful story that needs to be on every school bookshelf. Fantastic.
This is a beautiful book, focusing on a sadly too-common theme - caring for a family member in the early stages of Alzeimer's. Grandma still has more good days than bad, but they're aware that the balance is slowly tipping, and no one is quite sure how to deal with it. This is an amazing book - I'm relatively new to found poetry and I wasn't sure how well it would lend itself, how deeply we'd be able to get into the ideas here, but actually it's almost deeper than a prose book would be.
I did think it was a bit of a coincidence that all the main players came together the way they did, but that's children's books for you! I loved the family Nyla builds up as the story goes on, too. It's such an amazing trope and I never tire of reading it.
A wonderful story that needs to be on every school bookshelf. Fantastic.
lmn9812's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely incredible. Intricately plotted & beautifully written, this is a story that will stay inside your heart for a very long time.
proseamongstthorns's review against another edition
5.0
What a book!
Written in prose, you’ll find yourself flying through this one. It will tug on your heartstrings and had me in tears on the train. The story itself is so moving and powerful, the use of prose only exacerbates this.
I read this in one sitting - I just couldn’t put it down.
It’s a beautiful story about finding yourself/knowing yourself, culture and standing up to bullies. There’s powerful friendships and empowered protagonists. Honestly, there’s so much to love about this one!
Written in prose, you’ll find yourself flying through this one. It will tug on your heartstrings and had me in tears on the train. The story itself is so moving and powerful, the use of prose only exacerbates this.
I read this in one sitting - I just couldn’t put it down.
It’s a beautiful story about finding yourself/knowing yourself, culture and standing up to bullies. There’s powerful friendships and empowered protagonists. Honestly, there’s so much to love about this one!
bookymac95's review
5.0
Loved it and it’s such an easy/quick read which I had to slow down sometimes so I didn’t finish it too quickly. :)
liquidsticks's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
samvansam's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
it's adorable, i loved it, and yes, it made me cry.
bluewithstars's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Outstanding! I have laughed and cried, a 5 star read. A beautiful verse novel that will hook you in and won't let go.
angiespoto's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? No
5.0
helendipietro's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.0