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The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

4.29 AVERAGE

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nicolejanienic19's review

5.0

I reread this book in a Walmart aisle. For some unbeknownst reason to me my eyes were teary at the end of the story? I think it may be dust. Walmarts are always dusty.
reflective relaxing slow-paced

joshilan's review

3.0

Good for a kid's book. It kinda made me sad though. I feel like it's supposed to be about the relationship between a mother and her son, but the son is super selfish and the mother can't see it until it strips her of everything she is.
Mothers aren't just mothers. They're people.

rasbery101's review


Re-read this book because it was mentioned in something else I read. I wanted to remember for context, but now I can't remember what it was that referenced this book? Ketanji Brown Jackson's memoir??

aurqra's review

4.0

4,5/5
This is the first time I've read this story and it literally broke my heart.

jean86's review

1.0

This story of "unconditional love" falls flat for me. What is it missing? The tree seems like a doormat, he gives anything to the boy whether it is good for the boy or not. The boy seems not to change. Does he?
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Classic for a reason.
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ironicallylovely's review

3.0
hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

cute read!
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teelii's review

5.0

My partner gifted this to me because I mentioned that it was one of my favorites growing up and it still definitely holds true in my adulthood. I absolutely adore this book and it brings me to tears everytime. I hope everyone who comes across it enjoys it as much as I do.
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breeliant's review

2.75
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes