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erincataldi's review
5.0
What an excellent read!I couldn't put it down. I was just going to read a few chapters before bed last night and I ended up finishing it at 1am. This book addresses so many different issues. It goes over: the Vietnam War, depression, suicide, teen sex, pill popping, POW/MIA, family problems and more. The main character, a 15 year old named Lucky, is instantly relate-able and likable and you could envision being friends with him. His journey to come to terms with his crazy family (he refers to his mother as a squid and his father, a turtle) and his tormentor, Nader, is enlightening and entertaining. A must read for all!
justlily's review against another edition
This just wasn't for me. I think it's really specific to me because apparently literally everyone else loves it. Must be a mood thing.
syndi3's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
usually the YA novels i read discuss about bullying and growing up in much more melancholic and heart breaking way. example: before i fall, the last time we say goodbye
this one is hilarious. its still discussing about bullying and family. but in cynical way. i love the ants. wish i have those ants in my head talking to each other.
it is very enjoyable book to read.
this one is hilarious. its still discussing about bullying and family. but in cynical way. i love the ants. wish i have those ants in my head talking to each other.
it is very enjoyable book to read.
godhateskeely's review
4.0
I honestly didn't expect to appreciate this book as much as I have the past few days. Throughout Everybody Sees the Ants, Lucky gains so much experience and understanding towards the motivations and emotions behind other characters, using his dreams of Harry and Vietnam to become more perceptive about these things. The hint of magical realism employed in these dream sequences (and with the manifestation of objects from the jungle) were endlessly intriguing but also surprisingly education regarding the traps used at Vietnam POW camps and the political movements that arose following the war (POW/MIA).
King touched on so many important topics but namely, EStA deals with abuse, suicide, and rape culture. Though the idea of scars and manhood were clearly defined early in the novel, it was Ginny and The Vagina Monologues which allowed King to explore the role of women in society and the responsibility of men to not be bystanders, instead taking action to prevent people like Charlotte Dent from being taken advantage of. Initially I thought this would be another novel discussing how being a macho alpha male and beating down your bullies harder is the only proper solution but I was pleasantly surprised at the take King had on masculinity and the role of father figures in contributing to the development of either toxic or positive masculine behaviour.
King touched on so many important topics but namely, EStA deals with abuse, suicide, and rape culture. Though the idea of scars and manhood were clearly defined early in the novel, it was Ginny and The Vagina Monologues which allowed King to explore the role of women in society and the responsibility of men to not be bystanders, instead taking action to prevent people like Charlotte Dent from being taken advantage of. Initially I thought this would be another novel discussing how being a macho alpha male and beating down your bullies harder is the only proper solution but I was pleasantly surprised at the take King had on masculinity and the role of father figures in contributing to the development of either toxic or positive masculine behaviour.
ashley_choo's review
5.0
I absolutely adored this book. I can't say that I have ever been a bully, a victim of bullying, or been a witness of bullying, it really showed me the danger and mental torture bullying can bring upon teenagers, and how adults just don't seem to get it. This book was amazing, and I think all young adults should read it, and probably most parents as well.
em_reads_romancex's review
4.0
Amazing book! The best one I've read since The Ludwig Conspiracy or The Perks of Being a Wallflower
liketheday's review
4.0
I quite enjoyed this book, which so perfectly captures the awfulness of teenagerhood and also reminds the reader that everyone has problems that feel like the only problems that exist, and that solving those problems mostly involves facing them head on.
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rleibrock's review
5.0
Oh my goodness, the ants. THE ANTS. This novel isn't perfect by any means but my goodness does King have a way of telling a bittersweet story with equal parts humor and heartbreak. The ants—read this one for the ants.
kice7788's review
2.0
I did a review of this on my youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrBOXtMOFzI
I didn't really like this book to much but remember its different for everyone. If you have any questions or comments just let me know.
I didn't really like this book to much but remember its different for everyone. If you have any questions or comments just let me know.