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cerisecarrot's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting concept, language rather grownup for a 5 year old!
djax_tx's review against another edition
4.0
Dark subject, definitely has some flaws, but overall a satisfying read.
sevseverance's review against another edition
3.0
I liked reading it but I didn't like how suddenly it ended. I felt like there should be more at the end. I'm still wrapping my head around it.
jol69's review against another edition
2.0
I was expecting to feel all the horror of two people held against their will - but I didn't. Jack as a narrator was unconvincing. The escape was implausible. The second half of the book was better but not great. Many of the scenes 'outside' were unrealistic; who would let a traumatised child that knows only his Ma stay with grandparents he's only met days before! It could have been an incredibly engaging novel but it fell flat.
khadijahsufi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
britlaccetti's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to this on audiobook, and it was read really well by multiple people.
The book is narrated from the point-of-view of a young boy who is born in captivity and escapes with his mother when he is 5. It is really unique to read a story from a child's point-of-view.
The only reason I knocked it down one star is because of the disgusting tooth that is brought up throughout the book. It just killed the enjoyment of the book from me.
The book is narrated from the point-of-view of a young boy who is born in captivity and escapes with his mother when he is 5. It is really unique to read a story from a child's point-of-view.
The only reason I knocked it down one star is because of the disgusting tooth that is brought up throughout the book. It just killed the enjoyment of the book from me.
leihleih's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
s_catherine's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0