Reviews

The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan

bookish_olga's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? No

3.0

Diving into "The Weight of Water" felt like immersing myself in Kasienka's world, a young Polish immigrant facing the turbulent waters of adolescence in a new country. Written in verse, this book took me on a journey through Kasienka's struggles with loneliness, identity, and the search for her missing father.

Initially hesitant about novels in poetic form, I was pleasantly surprised by how deeply I connected with Kasienka's story. The sparse yet evocative language drew me in, painting vivid pictures of her experiences and emotions. As I followed Kasienka's journey, I found myself rooting for her, celebrating her triumphs, and feeling her heartaches.

What truly sets "The Weight of Water" apart is its authenticity. Kasienka's voice is raw and honest, her struggles palpable and relatable. Through her eyes, I gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by immigrants and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

As someone who loves to delve into the complexities of human experience through literature, I found "The Weight of Water" to be a gem of a book.  "The Weight of Water" is a captivating and beautifully written novel that speaks to the heart. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who enjoys immersive storytelling and compelling characters.

maireador20's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad fast-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

katykelly's review

4.0

Worked well in blank verse, reminded me of Cloud Busting (Malorie Blackman) in both theme and style.
A good portrait of an immigrant's viewpoint and that of a victim of bullying. Moving.

aileenfox20's review

4.0

I didn’t think I would have liked this book that much but surprisingly I did it was really easy to understand and read and kasienka was a really lovely character and I think it had a lovely end

bsolarz's review

4.0

A really cute story carried by poems about a girl suffering in a foreign country and trying to find her way around social status' in England.

makeshiftproject's review

4.0

Cute story <3

reading_is_life08's review

hopeful reflective 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? No

2.75

stighe's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-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

suddenly_joanna's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

3.0

I found this Sarah Crossan novel 'bittier' than Where the Heart Should Be and wasn't as invested in the story. I wanted a bit more from the story, but did enjoy it as a bit of a cleanser between other books.

neuroqueer_af's review

4.0

I have no idea
why this book
was written in verse
when the verse
was really just
broken
up
prose

but it
somehow
suited
the fragments
of the life
of a year 8 immigrant
from Poland.