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libraryofld's review
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
bobbybluech's review
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
4.0
colinmc82's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.25
natopotato's review against another edition
3.0
Me gusto, es un libro entretenido, sin embargo, como buena hija de Hades, el rencor me corre por las venas. La actitud de los padres para con Danny no me gustaron para nada, la situacion por parte de Sarah es complicada considerando su posible edad, de todos modos no justifica toda la jodida situacion que se arma. La madre de Andy es detestable, me repugna, entiendo como este por su hijo, pero... se pasa. ¿Ponerse asi con Danny por estar en el hospital? definitivamente esta loca. Esperaba ver como se avergonzaba de sus acusaciones descubriendo la verdad, pero nunca paso. Al final me dejo un gusto amargo por rencorosa que soy.
lan_raleigh's review against another edition
5.0
La apuesta es un relato chévere, leíble. Se trata de un capítulo en la vida de Danny (el narrador de la historia), que cuenta el drama que se forma en su casa, a causa de que su madre atropella a un niño y lo deja en coma. El drama formado cada vez es más grande porque la madre se siente culpable y el padre más insensible, y cómo no, el niño, más ignorado.
John Boyne sabe cómo escribir para niños y desde una perspectiva infantil, que hace de todo simple. La historia es corta, pero llena de reflexión. Y como dije antes, es chévere, te arrastra dentro de los personajes y quieres terminarla rápido para saber qué sucede con ellos.
También me alegro de decir que con éste relato, consigo terminar el «2012 Reading Challenge» de leer 25 libros. ¡Woohoo! También creo que éste es mi último libro del año. Y bueno, ¡que pasen un nuevo feliz año!
John Boyne sabe cómo escribir para niños y desde una perspectiva infantil, que hace de todo simple. La historia es corta, pero llena de reflexión. Y como dije antes, es chévere, te arrastra dentro de los personajes y quieres terminarla rápido para saber qué sucede con ellos.
También me alegro de decir que con éste relato, consigo terminar el «2012 Reading Challenge» de leer 25 libros. ¡Woohoo! También creo que éste es mi último libro del año. Y bueno, ¡que pasen un nuevo feliz año!
faemorgan's review against another edition
3.0
Went into my brother's room looking for a quick book to read and chose this one.
When I first read the blurb, I wasn't internally sure how I felt about the story going into it, so I left the book overnight and then sat down this morning and read it.
I did feel sorry for Danny because he was pretty much the kid who was caught in the middle of a hard situation. Same with Andy. To start with I didn't like Luke's character that much, but when I thought about his situation of his parent's splitting up and this new guy moving in, his attitude was a little more understandable. When Sarah is introduced to us, I kinda already guessed both by the way she was acting and the title of the book that she had dared her brother to do something.
The way the parents were handling the situation and making assumptions like Sarah's mum calling Danny's mum a manic and Danny's father just refusing to allow Sarah and Danny to talk, wasn't the best way. Especially when the police have evidence to say Danny's mum hitting Andy was an accident. Well, yes, probably the fear of your child not waking up from a coma was playing into the parents' actions, it still wasn't right. I did understand why his mum felt the way she did but possibly missing her son's birthday on purpose, not the greatest choice.
When Danny ran away, from what we see in his perspective, I guess it was a little justified, I don't know. Again not the greatest choice, he could have made. Spending his money all in one day wasn't the smartest move either. The fact that Pete, the most absence side-character, is the one who finds him and takes Danny to the hospital is kinda bittersweet.
I'm happy that Andy woke up, I hope Sarah told her parents about her daring her brother, and I'm glad that Danny, Luke and Sarah became friends even despite their parents disapproval.
When I first read the blurb, I wasn't internally sure how I felt about the story going into it, so I left the book overnight and then sat down this morning and read it.
I did feel sorry for Danny because he was pretty much the kid who was caught in the middle of a hard situation. Same with Andy. To start with I didn't like Luke's character that much, but when I thought about his situation of his parent's splitting up and this new guy moving in, his attitude was a little more understandable. When Sarah is introduced to us, I kinda already guessed both by the way she was acting and the title of the book that she had dared her brother to do something.
The way the parents were handling the situation and making assumptions like Sarah's mum calling Danny's mum a manic and Danny's father just refusing to allow Sarah and Danny to talk, wasn't the best way. Especially when the police have evidence to say Danny's mum hitting Andy was an accident. Well, yes, probably the fear of your child not waking up from a coma was playing into the parents' actions, it still wasn't right. I did understand why his mum felt the way she did but possibly missing her son's birthday on purpose, not the greatest choice.
When Danny ran away, from what we see in his perspective, I guess it was a little justified, I don't know. Again not the greatest choice, he could have made. Spending his money all in one day wasn't the smartest move either. The fact that Pete, the most absence side-character, is the one who finds him and takes Danny to the hospital is kinda bittersweet.
I'm happy that Andy woke up, I hope Sarah told her parents about her daring her brother, and I'm glad that Danny, Luke and Sarah became friends even despite their parents disapproval.
readacorn's review against another edition
5.0
Eine gute und gut erzählte Geschichte, die unter die Haut geht. An einer Stelle hat es
Boyne sogar geschafft, dass ich mich physisch an meine Wut als missverstandene Jugendliche erinnerte. Wenn das keine Erzählkunst ist.
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Boyne sogar geschafft, dass ich mich physisch an meine Wut als missverstandene Jugendliche erinnerte. Wenn das keine Erzählkunst ist.
Fünf Sterne
httpspuppy's review
im not sure what to rate this short novella, it was definitely a fast read but very forgetfull