Reviews

The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni

llfoofaye's review against another edition

4.0

I won this ebook through a Goodreads Giveaway. I’m so glad I did! While it was predictable at times, I found it didn’t even bother me because I was enjoying the story so much! I loved the weaving of the past with the present and the relationships between the characters. Great coming of age story.

tashanslone's review against another edition

5.0

A great coming of the age book showing the trials of someone born differently.

laurenportland's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

3.5

Great story. Too Catholic/God oriented for me. 

theyunacorn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

gsmallwood63's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I enjoyed reading this book from the first page. I read it on kindle and listened on audiobooks (moving back and forth) and would recommend both platforms. I loved the characters! The story evoked so many emotions.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death of parent, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, and Terminal illness

lacykells's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad 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

4.75

shesalwaysreading's review against another edition

emotional 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

Absolutely loved this book - it lives rent-free in my head and I read it over a year ago. The characters are mostly lovable and the story kept me intrigued. Definitely character-driven so if you're looking for an action-packed/plot-driven book, this won't hit the mark for you.

melody_b419's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

bookwormchels's review against another edition

emotional sad 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

5.0

kvolker's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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