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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
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.
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