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hannah_gersema's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
welkinvault's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
lenaoknihach's review against another edition
4.0
Protože jsem nečetla anotaci, neměla jsem ani tušení, do čeho se to pouštím.
Na jednu stranu jsem ráda, protože jsem byla neskutečně moc překvapená (možná až v šoku), ale na druhé straně bych tuhle knihu nechtěla číst například o Vánocích, protože ten konec…
Hodně to na mě dolehlo, i když jsem na konci nebrečela, neměla jsem k tomu daleko. A otáčet stránky, pomalu se dostávat k tomu nejhoršímu… byla to síla, fakt šílený.
O Edwardovi by mělo vědět mnohem více čtenářů.
Na jednu stranu jsem ráda, protože jsem byla neskutečně moc překvapená (možná až v šoku), ale na druhé straně bych tuhle knihu nechtěla číst například o Vánocích, protože ten konec…
Hodně to na mě dolehlo, i když jsem na konci nebrečela, neměla jsem k tomu daleko. A otáčet stránky, pomalu se dostávat k tomu nejhoršímu… byla to síla, fakt šílený.
O Edwardovi by mělo vědět mnohem více čtenářů.
spatterson12's review against another edition
5.0
A survival story from the perspective of a teenage boy who loses everything during a flight to LA from NY.
Eddie is on a flight with his brother, dad, and mom to support his mom’s new career change. During the flight, we’re introduced to a handful of other characters and their plans once they get to LA. Except they don’t make it.
Edward is the only survivor of the crash. Leaving behind his Eddie persona and moving in with his aunt and uncle. The book alternates between his process of grief while finding solace with his new neighbor and school , as well as the last hours of those on the plane.
This book was wonderfully written and dealt with the complexity of how people handle grief differently, and how it can feel all consuming at times, even if it isn’t at the forefront of our minds. Whether it’s avoiding reality, staying stuck in the moment, reaching out to strangers who can relate, or asking survivors to live in honor of those who don’t make it - grief is one of those human emotions that is more tangible than you realize.
Eddie is on a flight with his brother, dad, and mom to support his mom’s new career change. During the flight, we’re introduced to a handful of other characters and their plans once they get to LA. Except they don’t make it.
Edward is the only survivor of the crash. Leaving behind his Eddie persona and moving in with his aunt and uncle. The book alternates between his process of grief while finding solace with his new neighbor and school , as well as the last hours of those on the plane.
This book was wonderfully written and dealt with the complexity of how people handle grief differently, and how it can feel all consuming at times, even if it isn’t at the forefront of our minds. Whether it’s avoiding reality, staying stuck in the moment, reaching out to strangers who can relate, or asking survivors to live in honor of those who don’t make it - grief is one of those human emotions that is more tangible than you realize.
lmloyd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
ccrutcher's review against another edition
5.0
Kicked the new year off by *sobbing* over this heartbreaking story of humanity and loss
mmchampion's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
12-year old Edward is the only survivor of a plane crash that kills his older brother, his parents and 180 other passengers. Edward & his family were on the flight to move from NYC to Los Angelas for his mom's job. After the crash, he moves in with his aunt & uncle in NJ, but doesn't feel at home. Since he was the sole survivor of the flight, he captures the attention of the nation and he feels like he is constantly under observation. He develops a connection with the girl next door and ends up sleeping at her house every night, rather than his room at his aunt & uncle's house.
The chapters alternate between current time, where we follow Edward's life after the crash, and flashing back to the time of the flight. During the flashback chapters we meet many of the other passengers on the plane and learn something about their lives.
This is definitely a book that is meant to go for the emotions. It didn't quite bring me to tears though, but I still thought it was a good read. :)
What to Read while listening (or during a break)
Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers
Home by Joshua Hyslop
Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
Ordinary World by Duran Duran
To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra
The chapters alternate between current time, where we follow Edward's life after the crash, and flashing back to the time of the flight. During the flashback chapters we meet many of the other passengers on the plane and learn something about their lives.
This is definitely a book that is meant to go for the emotions. It didn't quite bring me to tears though, but I still thought it was a good read. :)
What to Read while listening (or during a break)
Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers
Home by Joshua Hyslop
Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
Ordinary World by Duran Duran
To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra