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alexismouledoux's review against another edition
2.0
Bone by Bone is exactly the kind of thriller I like to listen to while I run errands or commute. It's engaging but easy to take in small doses in between listens. What I couldn't get over, however, is that Laura, the mother seems to be unable to function like an adult let alone a parent at times. While her daughter is getting bullied she makes impulsive and often confusing decisions that found me rolling my eyes or making chortle-like noises in public, not something that makes one look particularly sane.
Who lets days even weeks go by without figuring out why your debit card keeps getting declined? What grown up would pretend they didn't injure a child in the hopes it would all just go away? Who follows a twelve-year-old to his house?
But the shrinking possibility for a realistic story doesn't just end with the clueless and weak mother. The ineffective teacher and administration is enough to leave anyone frustrated. As a teacher, myself, I know for a fact that any teacher worth a damn would take the snails in the daughter's desk more seriously and not belittle Laura's worries so quickly. At the very least she would have called to inform Laura.
It seems most reviewers don't agree with me but I just found this story unpredictable (because I was always wondering what weird, irresponsible choice Laura will make next) yet predicable at the same time. From the moment Levi's father shouted at her in front of the other mothers she desperately wanted to fit in with I knew he was involved in the harassment both her and Autumn were experiencing.
If you are looking for an easy read, one with some moments of tension go ahead and enjoy Bone by Bone. If you want a story you can relate to and understand WHY the protagonist makes the decisions that she does, I would look elsewhere.
Who lets days even weeks go by without figuring out why your debit card keeps getting declined? What grown up would pretend they didn't injure a child in the hopes it would all just go away? Who follows a twelve-year-old to his house?
But the shrinking possibility for a realistic story doesn't just end with the clueless and weak mother. The ineffective teacher and administration is enough to leave anyone frustrated. As a teacher, myself, I know for a fact that any teacher worth a damn would take the snails in the daughter's desk more seriously and not belittle Laura's worries so quickly. At the very least she would have called to inform Laura.
It seems most reviewers don't agree with me but I just found this story unpredictable (because I was always wondering what weird, irresponsible choice Laura will make next) yet predicable at the same time. From the moment Levi's father shouted at her in front of the other mothers she desperately wanted to fit in with I knew he was involved in the harassment both her and Autumn were experiencing.
If you are looking for an easy read, one with some moments of tension go ahead and enjoy Bone by Bone. If you want a story you can relate to and understand WHY the protagonist makes the decisions that she does, I would look elsewhere.
routergirl's review against another edition
1.0
This is a book about a stupid woman. An incredibly stupid woman. A woman who thinks someone working on her computer is working with "binary." Because yes, people access binary to configure someone's wireless access. What? This is a woman who does something dumb and then ignores everything around her (except the hot guy who knows 'binary'). A story of her daughter, who, in her chapters processes thoughts as though she is 35 years old.
I could not finish this. No, I chose not to finish this. No. 2016 had done enough, I could not let it make me read this.
I could not finish this. No, I chose not to finish this. No. 2016 had done enough, I could not let it make me read this.
sabrina80's review against another edition
4.0
I figured the ending way before the last chapter and it ruined the storyline but was still a very good book. Especially as the beginning made me jump to a conclusion which was wrong. It was hard reading as a parent and not sure how I'd react to the bullying of my daughter, especially as it was on so many levels from sneering in a playground to cyber bullying and actual bodily harm. Very emotional to read.
readerrobin's review against another edition
3.0
A little predictable. I figured out a lot of things early but in the end, the twist surprised me. It was still very engaging. I listened to this on Audible.
oliviat's review against another edition
2.75
Fairly predictable; it was easy to guess who Levi's dad was before the book told me. I personally found the cycle of "Bullying escalates, no one believes Laura, she confronts bully, bullying escalates" more frustrating than suspenseful. It's difficult to like Laura, as there's many things she could have done (record conversations, take Autumn out of school earlier, etc) that she just didn't do for...reasons?
Also unsure how I feel about the plot being "black boy with cornrows bullies little white girl, his [black] father defends him andstarts harassing girl's white mother "
Also unsure how I feel about the plot being "black boy with cornrows bullies little white girl, his [black] father defends him and
elizabethberger's review against another edition
2.0
Sorry but the main character is an idiot. I struggled to finish this as I found her actions implausible and I simply didn't care enough to want to know what happened next.
kingfan30's review against another edition
3.0
I’m in two minds about this book.
I thought it was a great example of how awful social media can be when it comes to bullying, and I loved the two perspectives of mother and daughter that gave you insight to both sides of the story. On the other hand I found Laura’s actions frustrating, I appreciated when she spoke to some people it just didn’t come out right (I do this myself regularly) however she didn’t seem to push to explain further especially with something so important. Also why give your passwords to someone you’ve only just met, and notgo straight to the bank when that all went wrong.
I thought it was a great example of how awful social media can be when it comes to bullying, and I loved the two perspectives of mother and daughter that gave you insight to both sides of the story. On the other hand I found Laura’s actions frustrating, I appreciated when she spoke to some people it just didn’t come out right (I do this myself regularly) however she didn’t seem to push to explain further especially with something so important. Also why give your passwords to someone you’ve only just met, and notgo straight to the bank when that all went wrong.
lamusadelils's review against another edition
4.0
Ay, que tensión. No pude relajarme hasta que terminé el libro y vi vídeos de perritos.
No bulleen gente pls.
No bulleen gente pls.
steph1rothwell's review against another edition
4.0
It is a long time since I read a full book in one day but this novel was impossible to put down for long. I think the reason was due to the subject matter, bullying.
It is told by both mother and daughters point of view. Autumn was trying her hardest to keep things from Laura but was understandably struggling. She didn't agree with the way that Laura was dealing with it, feeling that it made it worse for her. Laura knew that she had made a big mistake but guilt and fear made it difficult for her to ask anybody close to her for help.,Levi did have his problems, these became more evident towards the end but it wasn't just him doing the bullying. Other children and their parents were just as cruel. Laura was also being bullied although in a different way to Autumn. Her bully was ensuring that she would be isolated and helpless in every way.
I found it at times to be really intimidating. Laura and Autumn shouldn't have had to go through what they did, but sadly it happens and the author has done a fantastic job of highlighting the situation that some families must be going through.
With thanks to the Corvus for the copy received.