Reviews

Loser by Jerry Spinelli

_nem_'s review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

googeygummy's review against another edition

5.0

Hilarious-Steve Buscemi

bmstale2's review against another edition

funny 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

4.0

echoes01's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

clemclem22's review against another edition

2.0

I realized after buying it that the age rating was 8-12...
Might be why I didnt love it so much.

loulud21's review against another edition

4.0

Lovely story and very well written.

kiank's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.25

zilfworks's review against another edition

4.0

Another YA book I've just finished reading with my son. The writing style really sparkles here - something all too rare in fiction written for kids. By the end, you absolutely ache for this lovely, misunderstood boy.

christina_lee31's review against another edition

5.0

This book was very well written! It left me with a mixture of emotions: happy, sad, sympathetic, empathetic, and inspired. I couldn't help but love Donald, and embraced his love of life.

tvwallerson's review against another edition

4.0

Have no recollection of the plot, but I remember liking it. Every single elementary/middle school classroom library has this. Always there. A book you can count on. 4 stars for consistency.