Reviews

The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet by Jake Maia Arlow

internationalreads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Excrement, Chronic illness, and Blood

Minor: Abandonment

raediance04's review against another edition

3.0

Although cringey at times, overall, I enjoyed this book. I was annoyed how young the main character felt for twelve years old and also by the overuse of the word “poop.” I also found it unrealistic for almost every character be queer. However, I did enjoy the way she used her different stomach aches to target different emotions she felt throughout the story. I liked the queer, IBD, and Jewish representation, especially for a middle grade book. While I recognize I am not the target audience, I do I feel like this could be relatable for so many kids.

briereads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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

5.0

megabees's review against another edition

3.5

shit happens! 

madiemartin's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

flyingwargle's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative lighthearted 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

3.75

alexseekingspecfic's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

ronathan's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced

4.75

teeclecticreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness and Blood

rennyrocket's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted medium-paced