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sqiddo13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
5.0
sonietta90's review against another edition
4.0
Recensione completa: http://awesomebookshelf.altervista.org/mini-recensioni-boys-dont-cry-e-thirteen-reasons-why/
Libro molto carino, che si legge in breve tempo. La trama, abbastanza originale – ammettiamolo è raro che la mamma scappi e lasci il bambino al padre teeneger! – è sviluppata in modo realistico dall’autrice. Dante, il protagonista, non prova un immediato senza paterno, anzi inizialmente cerca in ogni modo di liberarsi di “the thing“, come lui la chiama. H0 apprezzato tantissimo la graduale maturazione di Dante, che col tempo imparerà ad amare Emma, la sua bambina o quella che per lui in principio era solo una cosa urlante pronta a mandare in frantumi tutti i suoi sogni e progetti.
Mentre Dante è alle prese con pannolini e notti insonni, ci viene raccontata anche la storia di suo fratello Adam e indirettamente quella di loro padre. Il messaggio nel libro però alla fine è uno solo: “Boys don’t cry, but real men do.”
Una lettura piacevole, ma che fa anche riflettere. Lo consiglio a tutti.
Libro molto carino, che si legge in breve tempo. La trama, abbastanza originale – ammettiamolo è raro che la mamma scappi e lasci il bambino al padre teeneger! – è sviluppata in modo realistico dall’autrice. Dante, il protagonista, non prova un immediato senza paterno, anzi inizialmente cerca in ogni modo di liberarsi di “the thing“, come lui la chiama. H0 apprezzato tantissimo la graduale maturazione di Dante, che col tempo imparerà ad amare Emma, la sua bambina o quella che per lui in principio era solo una cosa urlante pronta a mandare in frantumi tutti i suoi sogni e progetti.
Mentre Dante è alle prese con pannolini e notti insonni, ci viene raccontata anche la storia di suo fratello Adam e indirettamente quella di loro padre. Il messaggio nel libro però alla fine è uno solo: “Boys don’t cry, but real men do.”
Una lettura piacevole, ma che fa anche riflettere. Lo consiglio a tutti.
ashleighmacro's review against another edition
5.0
Boys Don’t Cry is the first book I’ve read by Malorie Blackman, and I loved it, so much so that I read it in two days (and it wasn’t even the weekend).
The story follows the emotional journey of a young aspiring journalist who gets left with a baby he didn’t realise he had, right before he’s about to head off to university. During the novel I felt frustration, pain, heartbreak, love, relief, and many other emotions. It brought me to tears, both from sadness and joy.
It’s hard-hitting, and stunningly written. Every word is believable. I loved that, although Dante’s story dominated the novel, the reader is treated to snippets of Adam’s thoughts dotted throughout the story too.
I don’t think the cover does Boys Don’t Cry much justice, though. This is definitely a case of ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’.
Originally published on my blog, Ashleigh Online.
The story follows the emotional journey of a young aspiring journalist who gets left with a baby he didn’t realise he had, right before he’s about to head off to university. During the novel I felt frustration, pain, heartbreak, love, relief, and many other emotions. It brought me to tears, both from sadness and joy.
It’s hard-hitting, and stunningly written. Every word is believable. I loved that, although Dante’s story dominated the novel, the reader is treated to snippets of Adam’s thoughts dotted throughout the story too.
I don’t think the cover does Boys Don’t Cry much justice, though. This is definitely a case of ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’.
Originally published on my blog, Ashleigh Online.
mitlevi's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely a 5! Heart pounding, life stopping book which will in case you within the first chapters
fredlanthier's review against another edition
5.0
The way this book makes you feel. Wow. Malorie is certainly a really good author. Sincerely, I wasnt expecting much from it, but it is really an awesome book. Makes you think, makes you rethink, makes you feel bad.
jess_bookshelf14's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, it was suggested to me by a friend from my book club; and I found it really amazing. Malorie has shown the real life of a teenager, this is such a thought provoking book, defiantly worth reading :)
nymphnaomi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.0
skyeecolee's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.0
cassy1512's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5