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wilde_book_garden's review
5.0
This was even more beautiful than I was expecting. I love the importance given to storytelling, and the sometimes unexpected way these characters and storylines intersected.
This book left me with such a feeling of warmth and love and peace.
This book left me with such a feeling of warmth and love and peace.
dlmiddle's review
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mangofandango's review against another edition
4.0
I actually read this one to Sophie a while back, but am trying to finish up my reading challenge so um, yeah. :)
This was just as good as the other Grace Lin books, and worked the same way as the beautiful "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon". I didn't love this one the same way, but I think it was more about not connecting emotionally to the main characters the same way I did for "Moon". It was just as good in other ways.
This was just as good as the other Grace Lin books, and worked the same way as the beautiful "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon". I didn't love this one the same way, but I think it was more about not connecting emotionally to the main characters the same way I did for "Moon". It was just as good in other ways.
mara_jade510's review against another edition
4.0
While not as good as "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon," Grace Lin has written this companion novel well. I read it in about two hours, so it's not a long read. I thought it was a cute story, and it was definitely chock-full of themes that will appeal to both young and old.
storiesandsours's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
booksandbosox's review against another edition
4.0
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scaifea's review against another edition
4.0
A boy runs away from home and finds ends up as a helper boy at the town of Clear Sky's inn. But something's not right here - the moon is gone from the sky, Rendi can hear someone moaning every night, and everyone seems to be hiding something about their true identity.
Lin's storytelling abilities are spectacular, and her way of spinning stories within stories and connecting them all together is wonderful. Definitely recommended, as the writing is as magical as the stories themselves.
Lin's storytelling abilities are spectacular, and her way of spinning stories within stories and connecting them all together is wonderful. Definitely recommended, as the writing is as magical as the stories themselves.
bookishrealm's review against another edition
4.0
Okay so this one was my third book for #diverseathon and I really enjoyed it! It has so many great elements to it specifically the inclusion of Chinese folklore. Here's what I specifically liked about the novel:
-Learning stories and legends associated with Chinese culture. I'm a huge fanatic of mythology and folklore so this book was definitely right up my alley.
-I enjoyed the characters. The main character Rendi was easy to relate to and although he had a touch time learning about himself and others, the reader is really given the opportunity to see him grow and appreciate those around him.
-I like that the folklore was infused around the main parts of the story, yet it had everything to do with how the story ended.
-The authors writing was clear, concise, and to the point and it was relatively easy to get through.
-This book contains full color illustrations which are absolutely beautiful.
-This is a good story for children who are learning what it means to heal through forgiveness. The main character is only comfortable with his life and those people in his life when he learns the importance of forgiveness.
Overall, I thought that this was a great book. I really really enjoyed the folklore associated with the book and I also really love the fact that the author provides the reader with additional reading about where she discovered these tales and how she adapted them. This is a great book if you looking to add a little diversity to your reading.
-Learning stories and legends associated with Chinese culture. I'm a huge fanatic of mythology and folklore so this book was definitely right up my alley.
-I enjoyed the characters. The main character Rendi was easy to relate to and although he had a touch time learning about himself and others, the reader is really given the opportunity to see him grow and appreciate those around him.
-I like that the folklore was infused around the main parts of the story, yet it had everything to do with how the story ended.
-The authors writing was clear, concise, and to the point and it was relatively easy to get through.
-This book contains full color illustrations which are absolutely beautiful.
-This is a good story for children who are learning what it means to heal through forgiveness. The main character is only comfortable with his life and those people in his life when he learns the importance of forgiveness.
Overall, I thought that this was a great book. I really really enjoyed the folklore associated with the book and I also really love the fact that the author provides the reader with additional reading about where she discovered these tales and how she adapted them. This is a great book if you looking to add a little diversity to your reading.
literacydocent's review against another edition
5.0
Another excellent example of Grace Lin's uncanny ability to tell a beautiful story that grabs hold of you and doesn't let go...even after you've read the last page. I can't wait to see the final edition with it's color illustrations.
"Madame Chang," Rendi asked, "why did you wnat me to tell stories?"
"Because I wanted to know you," Madame Chang said, "and when people tell stories, they share things about themselves." pg. 264
"Madame Chang," Rendi asked, "why did you wnat me to tell stories?"
"Because I wanted to know you," Madame Chang said, "and when people tell stories, they share things about themselves." pg. 264