Reviews

October, October by Angela Harding, Katya Balen

goodywilliams's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

vasa_bee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ebin_dogs55's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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

4.75

mikahmae's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

bookhamster88's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

odowd09's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

liagatha's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad

3.75

clairewilsonleeds's review against another edition

3.0

Maybe it was just my mood, but I didn't warm to this book as much as I thought I would. The lack of commas annoyed me as well. But would definitely recommend to 11-12 year olds and that's why I read it.

bookishbarnowl's review against another edition

3.0

*3.5 stars*

I had been planning to read this in the month of October for most of this year, and I'm so glad I did. A very good autumnal read.

The cover is stunning, and the writing style is equally beautiful. This was a surprisingly emotional book tackling issues of abandonment, an incapacitated parental figure, isolation, and difficulties adjusting to a new environment. I loved the character of October. She was a believable 11 year old and dare I say, possibly neurodivergent? Whatever the case, I loved her passion for being 'wild'.

Even as an adult, I'd say this was a very worthwhile read. So why haven't I rated it higher? The story was enjoyable, but the story, whilst ok for a one-time read, probably isn't exciting enough to draw you back time and time again. I highly recommend anyone to read this once.

niamh_m4's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5