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rballenger's review against another edition
4.0
Type of read: Commuter Read.
What made me pick it up: Looking for books to fulfill the April TN R.E.A.D.S challenges (poetry).
Overall rating: I enjoyed 'I Talk Like a River' as an audiobook, which I would highly recommend. This was less like reading a book and more like attending a performance. Jordan Scott did an absolutely amazing job bringing their book to life. I did find some of the background music to be distracting. I think the mix was just off, I would have liked if the background music was a little softer so I could concentrate more on the written words. At only 18 minutes, it's obviously a quick read but dang it packs some punch. I would definitely recommend 'I Talk Like a River,' especially if you're trying to share or learn about our differences and how they make us who we are. This is a heartwarming, quick read.
What made me pick it up: Looking for books to fulfill the April TN R.E.A.D.S challenges (poetry).
Overall rating: I enjoyed 'I Talk Like a River' as an audiobook, which I would highly recommend. This was less like reading a book and more like attending a performance. Jordan Scott did an absolutely amazing job bringing their book to life. I did find some of the background music to be distracting. I think the mix was just off, I would have liked if the background music was a little softer so I could concentrate more on the written words. At only 18 minutes, it's obviously a quick read but dang it packs some punch. I would definitely recommend 'I Talk Like a River,' especially if you're trying to share or learn about our differences and how they make us who we are. This is a heartwarming, quick read.
amullens12's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
tarawe's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book minus the formatting on the very first page. The illustrations and message compliment each other together.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Een prachtig boek over een jongetje dat moeite heeft met praten (stotteren/woorden vinden) en zijn lieve vader en een rivier. Ik vond het prachtig geschreven en ik vond de vader gewoon geweldig. Ik vond het lief hoe hij zijn zoontje uitlegde hoe hij praatte, als een rivier. Golvend, op en neer, kolkend, wervelend.
De illustraties vond ik vaak mooi, soms toch ook iets minder.
De illustraties vond ik vaak mooi, soms toch ook iets minder.
drbatfcc's review against another edition
5.0
Written by a poet who stutters. He has based the book on his own experience as a child. It is wonderful, and while it was written for children, it is perfect for anyone who has felt they don't fit in. It is deeply moving and I loved it.
hellofriend9284615's review against another edition
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
5.0
Beautiful (narrative and illustrations) story about living with a disability (as opposed to problematic stories about overcoming disability).
the_moody_marshmallow's review against another edition
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