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anna_csimpson's review against another edition
2.0
I fully understand why people love this book. It just wasn’t for me. I didn’t get enough of a child’s voice from it.
n3lla's review against another edition
2.0
Heard audiobook edition 9781444907490. Narrator's voice was annoying and so I was not endeared to Mina and thought she squandered the opportunity when she visited the alternative school.
cel1a's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
anya_may's review against another edition
5.0
A really cute, charming story. I really related to the main character, odd and home-educated Mina, and plus I’ve met the author which is pretty freaking sweet.
goodbye_123's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Grief
hawkia75's review against another edition
4.0
Mina isn't like any little girl you've ever met. Some readers have a problem with meeting unlikely characters in books. I'm not of that opinion. If I wanted to meet people, I'd go out. I want to meet characters.
Mina is the epitome of a non-conformist and well-read enough to break into recitations of William Blake at the drop of a hat. Following the recent death of her father, her streak of eccentricity has bloomed into a full-fledged rebellion against the dull routine and petty tyrannies of a school that, as Mina says, kills her individuality and saps her creativity and joy. Lucky little Mina, then, that her mother can keep her at home to follow her own curriculum of drawing birds and sitting in trees! If only all intelligent, high-strung children could be handled thusly! She still struggles with social anxieties and the other troubles that plague those who are too smart, too sensitive, too filled with difficult emotions. All in all, I was tremendously charmed with Mina, though some might find her twee. I'm not sure your average ten year old will want to read about her, although for the ones who share her difficulties, they'll find her a rare friend.
Mina is the epitome of a non-conformist and well-read enough to break into recitations of William Blake at the drop of a hat. Following the recent death of her father, her streak of eccentricity has bloomed into a full-fledged rebellion against the dull routine and petty tyrannies of a school that, as Mina says, kills her individuality and saps her creativity and joy. Lucky little Mina, then, that her mother can keep her at home to follow her own curriculum of drawing birds and sitting in trees! If only all intelligent, high-strung children could be handled thusly! She still struggles with social anxieties and the other troubles that plague those who are too smart, too sensitive, too filled with difficult emotions. All in all, I was tremendously charmed with Mina, though some might find her twee. I'm not sure your average ten year old will want to read about her, although for the ones who share her difficulties, they'll find her a rare friend.
nat_rose_librarian's review against another edition
3.0
I fell quickly in love with this book, and then slowly back out. Too much of a good thing, maybe? I think this is a story (style?) that would have had more impact if it had been cut down in length.
linzt600's review against another edition
5.0
This little girl, was me in elementary school. I understand her too well. She is funny and smart and no one seems to see that.
rana_heshmati's review against another edition
5.0
کتاب رو دیوانه‌وار بعد از خوندن اسکلیگ سفارش دادم، تا باز هم در فضاش باشم. و گرچه قبل از رسیدن به ماجراهای اون تموم می‌شه، بی‌نهایت از کرده خود دلشادم.
مینا؛ حرف‌هاش، فکراش، نوشته‌هاش و زندگیش.
باید بازم بخونمش. در بین جمله‌هاش زندگی کنم. آزادتر.
خیلی کتاب دوست‌داشتنی‌ای بود برام. خیلی.
و هیچ‌جوره نمی‌تونم باور کنم که آلموند ۶۰سالش بوده که اینو نوشته. :)))
مینا؛ حرف‌هاش، فکراش، نوشته‌هاش و زندگیش.
باید بازم بخونمش. در بین جمله‌هاش زندگی کنم. آزادتر.
خیلی کتاب دوست‌داشتنی‌ای بود برام. خیلی.
و هیچ‌جوره نمی‌تونم باور کنم که آلموند ۶۰سالش بوده که اینو نوشته. :)))
madelinepuckett's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful, thoughtful reflection on what it means to be different, to undergo tragedy and keep existing in the world, to question and see and dream and love.
I loved Mina's character and the narrative thread interwoven in between her wonderful reflections on life, philosophy, death. Almond made something very special in this novel, in a way that transcends age. I would love to share this novel with children, young adults, and adults.
I loved Mina's character and the narrative thread interwoven in between her wonderful reflections on life, philosophy, death. Almond made something very special in this novel, in a way that transcends age. I would love to share this novel with children, young adults, and adults.