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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I never got to read this in school so I’m happy to be able to read it with my own child many years later
A good yarn. Darker than most kid lit. It explored the concepts of life, death and purpose in a broad but gentle way. I wish I'd read this book when I was young; it would have given my morbid little self a lot to think about.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
3.5 stars
I needed a nice easy book to read. This was exactly that. I loved the writing style. I think the Tucks were so likable and the setting was tranquil.
I needed a nice easy book to read. This was exactly that. I loved the writing style. I think the Tucks were so likable and the setting was tranquil.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-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:
Yes
It was so deeply nostalgic to reread this! This book is so beautiful, beautifully written, and deeply emotional. I find the romance between Winnie and Jesse to be uncomfortable and unnecessary.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Murder
reflective
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
What a lovely little book! I think there's room here for more, but I still really liked it as is. Love the toad. Even with such a short space Miles manages to be such a real, tragic character. Summer itself feels like a character and really lends a certain something to the magical feel of the story. Wish I'd read this when I was a kid!
Subconscious inspiration for Stephenie Meyer? Perhaps...
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another reading requirement for the course I teach. It is one of my favorite books. It was wonderful when I read it as a kid and I loved it just as much as an adult. Pure magic, wonderful writing. Sooooooo good!!!
The most beautiful story I have ever read. If you have seen the movie that does NOT count- you must read this incredible book for yourself.