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4.43 AVERAGE
4.43 AVERAGE
A Monster calls, reaches right out of the page and jerks your tears right out. This kid is right out of a country song. Daddy leaves to start a new family. Momma has cancer. He's a punching bag for the school bully. I'm just glad he didn't have a dog because I don't think it would have made it and I could not have handled that.
And yet...and yet this kid is amazingly strong. He's hurting, but he's going to put on a brave face. Of course, by the end, he learns that it's enough to have his own face.
At 12:07, I was sobbing.
Oh, and the illustrations are exquisite. I can't imagine this book any other way than the way it was illustrated.
And yet...and yet this kid is amazingly strong. He's hurting, but he's going to put on a brave face. Of course, by the end, he learns that it's enough to have his own face.
At 12:07, I was sobbing.
Oh, and the illustrations are exquisite. I can't imagine this book any other way than the way it was illustrated.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Read this book because it was recommended to me and I'm so happy I did! This book made me think of the movie About a Boy, the way the mom and son love each other so deeply. 🥹 Beautifully written! I would highly recommend for anyone going through grief, sadness, even a tough time at school. This book could be for plenty of ages. Absolutely loved it!!
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really loved this book, a top favorite of mine
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent
I started this book this morning and finished this evening. A beautifully tragic tale written so perfectly I couldn't put it down.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
Wow. Read it all at once. Incredible portrayal of grief.
Clark actually read this before I did and he loved it.
Clark actually read this before I did and he loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent
2.5 stars. I dont really know how I feel about this book. I think I might have had too high of expectations for this book. I started to get tears in my eyes near the end, but barely, and they didn't fall at all. This book does convey a good message in it and the illustrations were great but it just didn't speak to me personally.
emotional
sad
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:
Yes