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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
A favorite childhood read, one of the first books I remember reading that dealt with tragedy and grief so directly. I revisited it this year to remember the reasons why I loved it and to explore how the book holds up over time. Some parts have not aged well (trivializing physical abuse, fat shaming, cultural insensitivities) but Leslie and Jesse and the growth of their friendship are so good. I love how we see these two form such a powerful friendship, how they are so creative and how they lean on each other, grow together, and let themselves be vulnerable to the other. We see Jesse grow so much as a human. The sections after Leslie dies suddenly are still so powerful, and I cried that she was ripped from our story, gone forever from the world and from Jesse. This story still feels authentic even with its flaws, and I see why I loved Bridge to Terabithia so much when I first read it.
emotional
inspiring
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really enjoyed this. Got worried early on because I thought I wouldn't really be wrapped up within the story, with the early chapters just setting stuff up and not being especially entertaining. But, as time went by, and I kept reading, I found myself liking it more and more, especially the relationship between Leslie and Jesse. I also enjoyed the smaller aspects like the character of Miss Edmunds, she reminded me a lot of teachers I had at a younger age, and the way the book captures a childlike crush is so, so realistic. It's very cute throughout up until the turning point, which I won't spoil.
There were a few tears!
But really, I must commend Katherine Paterson for doing such a great job of capturing grief, especially in someone young.
There were a few tears!
But really, I must commend Katherine Paterson for doing such a great job of capturing grief, especially in someone young.
This book was extremely boring. I had to read this for class in Grade 6, and we were told to read the first chapter. So, I asked my friend, who already read the first chapter, how was it. And her response was something along the lines of, “this book is incredibly boring.” I thought I would give it a chance, but she was right. The first 90% of the book was dry, the only good part being the last 2 chapters.
So, in conclusion, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU WANT TO BORE YOURSELF TO DEATH. Have fun!
So, in conclusion, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK UNLESS YOU WANT TO BORE YOURSELF TO DEATH. Have fun!
emotional
sad
medium-paced
This is such a sad but beautiful book about two children who hide from the pain of life in their own little fantasy. I loved how thick their imaginations were, but the book broke my heart in the end. That being said, I think that the tragedy part of this novel makes up most of its charm.
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sobbing😭
