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philosopher_kj's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Child death, and Bullying
Minor: Child abuse
desiderium_incarnate's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It's difficult for me to rate this book. I will try my best though.
1. There is so much fatshaming in the first half of it, it's awful, but a lot of the things in there are.
2. I was debating rating this book sad, but it isn't. Not in it's entirety. Maybe 10-15 pages of it are. Full of shock, anger, denial, grief, exactly what you would expect (very nicely done btw to describe some stages of grief), but the most part is two kids becoming friends and creating their own imaginary world.
3. I never watched the movie and only knew a spoiler before reading, that Leslie dies at the end . So the whole book I was anxious and worrying about what would kill her and when and how and why etc. Parallel Jess was also anxious about everything so it got even more.
4. I think you need to reflect on this book quite a bit. A lot of subjects are just brought up but never really evaluated properly. I mean, of course, the narrator is a child, so it makes sense, but that is exactly why having discussions on some of the topics is so relevant this is a children's book, it's necessary to think about the content and what stays with the children that read it, so maybe talk to them about it, if they want.
5. I think this book hits hard anyways but if it brings up your own associations to stuff, that digs in very deep.
All in all, very easy to read, good storyline and stays in your head. I understand now that the story means so much to many people.
1. There is so much fatshaming in the first half of it, it's awful, but a lot of the things in there are.
2. I was debating rating this book sad, but it isn't. Not in it's entirety. Maybe 10-15 pages of it are. Full of shock, anger, denial, grief, exactly what you would expect (very nicely done btw to describe some stages of grief), but the most part is two kids becoming friends and creating their own imaginary world.
3. I never watched the movie and only knew a spoiler before reading
4. I think you need to reflect on this book quite a bit. A lot of subjects are just brought up but never really evaluated properly. I mean, of course, the narrator is a child, so it makes sense, but that is exactly why having discussions on some of the topics is so relevant this is a children's book, it's necessary to think about the content and what stays with the children that read it, so maybe talk to them about it, if they want.
5. I think this book hits hard anyways but if it brings up your own associations to stuff, that digs in very deep.
All in all, very easy to read, good storyline and stays in your head. I understand now that the story means so much to many people.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, and Fatphobia
besotted's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Domestic abuse
thatreadinggal11's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
Aaaaah.I SOBBED SO MUCH. This was really great though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Fatphobia and Child abuse
Minor: Bullying
kasylia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Child death
gayelfboi's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Revisited it now as an adult and though it’s a moving story with beautiful writing at times, I was thrown off by the amount of fathobia. It’s much in the context of kids being cruel to each other but it was unexpected and went unchallenged. Other than that I really enjoyed it now and as a child even though it punched me in the gut when I first read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Transphobia, Body shaming, Homophobia, Bullying, Classism, Fatphobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexism, Car accident, Cancer, and Death of parent
megelizabeth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
"And it was worth it. This one perfect day of his life was worth anything he had to pay."
The 2007 movie adaptation of this book is one of my all-time favourite films, so I'm really glad I finally got around to reading the book. I absolutely adored it, and of course it completely devastated and broke me. It portrays dysfunctional family life and difficult relationships so vividly, and I loved the moments of joy and wonder throughout it all; Jesse's developing relationships with Leslie and with May Belle are wonderful to see.
This wasn't quite a five-star read for me; this was because Terabithia itself never felt like it quite came alive enough, and also because the ending felt a little abrupt (though it is a short book). There are also a few remarks which, while probably reflective of the time period in which the book was written, were still quite uncomfortable to read. I'm still, though, so glad that I read this and I can see it being one I go back to, because I just adore the characters so much and their story will just always have my heart.
The 2007 movie adaptation of this book is one of my all-time favourite films, so I'm really glad I finally got around to reading the book. I absolutely adored it, and of course it completely devastated and broke me. It portrays dysfunctional family life and difficult relationships so vividly, and I loved the moments of joy and wonder throughout it all; Jesse's developing relationships with Leslie and with May Belle are wonderful to see.
This wasn't quite a five-star read for me; this was because Terabithia itself never felt like it quite came alive enough, and also because the ending felt a little abrupt (though it is a short book). There are also a few remarks which, while probably reflective of the time period in which the book was written, were still quite uncomfortable to read. I'm still, though, so glad that I read this and I can see it being one I go back to, because I just adore the characters so much and their story will just always have my heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, and Child death
Moderate: Child abuse and Fatphobia
meaghanelizabook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Fatphobia and Child abuse
Minor: Homophobia
mandi4886's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Classism and Sexism
Minor: Child abuse
lilifane's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I enjoyed reading most of the book. It's a short and quick read, so there is not much time to flesh out all characters equally. But I really liked the two protagonist. It was easy to care for them and I loved their friendship a lot.
There are some really questionable things in the book though, mostly due to its age, I guess. So I wouldn't really recommend it for children these days. The way fat shaming is used, or child abuse is handled, are harmful in my opinion.
I also didn't love the ending, I've definitely seen better examples of handling this topic. But it did make me emotional (although I saw it coming because the movie makes people sad).
There are some really questionable things in the book though, mostly due to its age, I guess. So I wouldn't really recommend it for children these days. The way fat shaming is used, or child abuse is handled, are harmful in my opinion.
I also didn't love the ending, I've definitely seen better examples of handling this topic. But it did make me emotional (although I saw it coming because the movie makes people sad).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Child death
Minor: Child abuse