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kategci's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Read this for book cub and going in, I thought I would hate it. I had a hard time putting it down. This is Lucas' coming of age story set in 1969 when he is 14 and his parents are constantly screaming at each other. His older brother is fighting in Viet Nam and his best friend Connor is slowly becoming a recluse. Catherine Ryan Hyde wrote this story so well and though I think the boys discussed their feelings too much for the era, ultimately, it is a great book club selection.
mbterry's review against another edition
5.0
My goodness how I loved this book! I read it at just the right time because it is so aligned with how we need to love and care for each other. So good and definitely worth the read!!
susanthebookbag's review against another edition
5.0
Catherine has written another heartfelt story, full of troubled, caring people—people who are in need of love and understanding. Stay is the perfect example of how, when it's all said and done, humans should treat other humans. We should all befriend those who may not seem to want or need friends, because you know what, everyone can use a good friend.
Throughout the whole story, the word 'stay' takes on so many different meanings and applies to so many situations. It really becomes the central theme and made me think of the people that I want and need to stay in my life.
This author writes with such beautiful and flowing words, words that are easy to settle into and savor to the end. Fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde will not be disappointed with this story and I know you will enjoy Stay as much as I did.
Throughout the whole story, the word 'stay' takes on so many different meanings and applies to so many situations. It really becomes the central theme and made me think of the people that I want and need to stay in my life.
This author writes with such beautiful and flowing words, words that are easy to settle into and savor to the end. Fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde will not be disappointed with this story and I know you will enjoy Stay as much as I did.
rebecanunez's review against another edition
3.0
** Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review **
El libro es de una lectura amena, los personajes están bien desarrollados. La historia invita a la reflexión de diferentes temas, mientras nos da la visión del protagonista sobre los mismos. Nos da perspectiva sobre temas como la guerra, las adicciones, el duelo, el perdón, etc. El protagonista es un joven de 14 años, con un hermano peleando en la guerra de Vietnam, y encuentra una nueva amistad y nueva pasión.
El libro es de una lectura amena, los personajes están bien desarrollados. La historia invita a la reflexión de diferentes temas, mientras nos da la visión del protagonista sobre los mismos. Nos da perspectiva sobre temas como la guerra, las adicciones, el duelo, el perdón, etc. El protagonista es un joven de 14 años, con un hermano peleando en la guerra de Vietnam, y encuentra una nueva amistad y nueva pasión.
pdcowen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
0.5
primahattie2's review against another edition
5.0
You know what I love? I love when a book takes you by surprise. This was that book. WOW! This isn't my typical kind of read either; I usually read romance or thrillers.
It is the summer of 1969 and Lucas Painter is 14 years old. School is about to end and Lucas is looking forward to summer break with his best friend, Connor. His brother is in the Vietnam War and his parents are fighting all the time. To help him "escape," Lucas runs. On one of his runs, he sees some dogs and starts running with them (he would love a dog, but his mom won't let him have one). On one of his runs, he sees a cabin in the woods and peers inside to find an older lady lying on the bed. He tries knocking to see if the dogs are hers, but she doesn't wake up. He calls the police and come to find out that the lady overdosed and that he saved her life. After that, Lucas strikes up a friendship with the woman, who has been battling her own demons. He introduces Connor to her, thinking she can help him with his depression. During all of this, his brother comes home from the war and is battling demons of his own.
This was a true coming of age story. I LOVED Lucas! He was such a sweet character. He is one of my all time favorite book characters, that is how much I loved him. This was a very powerful story!
It is the summer of 1969 and Lucas Painter is 14 years old. School is about to end and Lucas is looking forward to summer break with his best friend, Connor. His brother is in the Vietnam War and his parents are fighting all the time. To help him "escape," Lucas runs. On one of his runs, he sees some dogs and starts running with them (he would love a dog, but his mom won't let him have one). On one of his runs, he sees a cabin in the woods and peers inside to find an older lady lying on the bed. He tries knocking to see if the dogs are hers, but she doesn't wake up. He calls the police and come to find out that the lady overdosed and that he saved her life. After that, Lucas strikes up a friendship with the woman, who has been battling her own demons. He introduces Connor to her, thinking she can help him with his depression. During all of this, his brother comes home from the war and is battling demons of his own.
This was a true coming of age story. I LOVED Lucas! He was such a sweet character. He is one of my all time favorite book characters, that is how much I loved him. This was a very powerful story!
themaritimereader14's review against another edition
4.0
This was an emotional but unputdownable read. I resonated so much with Lucas and his worry for others around him. I was saddened by the difficult events and relationships in this book, but ultimately hopeful. In some ways, probably because of the era, this reminded me a tiny smidge of one of my most beloved books, The Wednesday Wars - but it is more intense than that and not written for middle grade. I really need to read more of her backlist because this writing is incredible.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
archergal's review against another edition
3.0
This is my second Catherine Ryan Hyde book. The two I've read have been easy, engaging, feel-good books.
This one is a sort of a little fable about friendship, love, and the little decisions that can change everything. I say fable, because I wish to heaven that real life was more like this.
But it's pleasant to read about. I read most of this in one day. It's gentle and hopeful. 3.5 stars.
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This one is a sort of a little fable about friendship, love, and the little decisions that can change everything. I say fable, because I wish to heaven that real life was more like this.
But it's pleasant to read about. I read most of this in one day. It's gentle and hopeful. 3.5 stars.
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bhunsberger's review against another edition
3.0
I received an advanced copy of this book.
This book focuses on Lucas, who is 14 years old. His older brother is fighting in the Vietnam war, his friend Conner is withdrawing more each day, he befriends a woman who lives in the woods, he finds a passion in running. This book is an interesting perspective from the young man's view on the war, addiction, grief, forgiveness, and many other events. It was a good read.
This book focuses on Lucas, who is 14 years old. His older brother is fighting in the Vietnam war, his friend Conner is withdrawing more each day, he befriends a woman who lives in the woods, he finds a passion in running. This book is an interesting perspective from the young man's view on the war, addiction, grief, forgiveness, and many other events. It was a good read.
kittietta's review against another edition
5.0
One of my years top favorite books!!!
Catherine Ryan Hyde knows how to write magic. Once you open the covers of one of her books, your lost. Stay was no exception. I loved this story! At times, I felt my heart would stop from all the emotions I felt coming from the characters they were so real.
This book contained so much love, pain, anger, grief....so much emotion, I can't believe the covers could hold it all.
Can a single choice change the direction of your life.? This is what young 14 year old Lucas faces as he struggles to help his friends and family through their life's difficulties.
The Authors usual stellar writing, exceptional characters and real life plot earns more than a 5 star rating, but alas 5 stars is all I can give.
A must read, well worth your time!
Catherine Ryan Hyde knows how to write magic. Once you open the covers of one of her books, your lost. Stay was no exception. I loved this story! At times, I felt my heart would stop from all the emotions I felt coming from the characters they were so real.
This book contained so much love, pain, anger, grief....so much emotion, I can't believe the covers could hold it all.
Can a single choice change the direction of your life.? This is what young 14 year old Lucas faces as he struggles to help his friends and family through their life's difficulties.
The Authors usual stellar writing, exceptional characters and real life plot earns more than a 5 star rating, but alas 5 stars is all I can give.
A must read, well worth your time!