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davidseverns's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
I looooove this book. It is such comfort food, and incredibly funny. I didn’t expect it to pull on my heartstrings like it did.
phunter22's review against another edition
5.0
Read for the "book you loved as a child" prompt of the 2017 PopSugar reading challenge.
This book is the story of the kind of summer that every kid should be able to experience. I remember reading this book as a kid and remember enjoying it. But reading it again now, I think I appreciate it even more. I actually laughed out loud picturing the narrator's adventures with Harris. As an adult, I understand much more how precious this time in a kid's like is and how magical it can be. I also understand much more when Harris talks about Knute being so quiet because he's worried about things on the farm. I wish every kid, especially boys, would take the opportunity to read this book. It's just so much fun. I can't wait until my sons, and daughter if she wants, get to read it.
This book is the story of the kind of summer that every kid should be able to experience. I remember reading this book as a kid and remember enjoying it. But reading it again now, I think I appreciate it even more. I actually laughed out loud picturing the narrator's adventures with Harris. As an adult, I understand much more how precious this time in a kid's like is and how magical it can be. I also understand much more when Harris talks about Knute being so quiet because he's worried about things on the farm. I wish every kid, especially boys, would take the opportunity to read this book. It's just so much fun. I can't wait until my sons, and daughter if she wants, get to read it.
bmetcalfe28's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
penalew's review against another edition
5.0
I've actually read this about 20 times - pretty much every year out loud to all of my classes! Wonderful wonderful book:)
blondelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed out loud. I recommended it to an older male friend who saw himself and loved it.
rachkat1019's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.75
spayette's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Read it out loud to someone to share in the laughs
shandaboreson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0