Scan barcode
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Find Layla was so freaking good. It also broke my heart a little bit because of how horrible Layla and her brother were being treated. It's never a good sign when you live in an unhealthy family and your own mother doesn't want to do a lick of parenting to you. So when I dove into Layla's life.. well, let's just say we did not go through the same experiences at all.
Even though my parents are divorced, they have never been neglectful to raising me and my older siblings. Heck, not even to the dogs either. So for someone to just do that to a fourteen year old and everyone else in this apartment building is a-okay with this? Yeah, no, I don't see that happening at all. Mostly because the world is filled with nosy ass people (like my sister) and I'm sure someone would've said or done something at one point.
Then again, that's just my opinion on that one thing.
Other than that, this book went by pretty quickly and in a way - I think I'm okay with it all. I guess I wanted more information on Layla and her brother before the last page.. but in a way, it was okay. Definitely liked diving into this book and getting to know a new author. I look forward to my next book by Meg.
Find Layla was so freaking good. It also broke my heart a little bit because of how horrible Layla and her brother were being treated. It's never a good sign when you live in an unhealthy family and your own mother doesn't want to do a lick of parenting to you. So when I dove into Layla's life.. well, let's just say we did not go through the same experiences at all.
Even though my parents are divorced, they have never been neglectful to raising me and my older siblings. Heck, not even to the dogs either. So for someone to just do that to a fourteen year old and everyone else in this apartment building is a-okay with this? Yeah, no, I don't see that happening at all. Mostly because the world is filled with nosy ass people (like my sister) and I'm sure someone would've said or done something at one point.
Then again, that's just my opinion on that one thing.
Other than that, this book went by pretty quickly and in a way - I think I'm okay with it all. I guess I wanted more information on Layla and her brother before the last page.. but in a way, it was okay. Definitely liked diving into this book and getting to know a new author. I look forward to my next book by Meg.
jennifoo's review against another edition
5.0
This author wrote this story beautifully. Layla narrates her story the entire time. This book reminds me of how I felt after Room. It's a story I always want to remember. This book needs to be shared with middle schoolers everywhere. It's so important. Share feelings of gratitude for what you have and compassion for those who do not have anything. I LOVED this book. Layla, I want to scoop you up and have you teach me everything you know and I will share with you everything I have.
trent1's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.25
kyokokk's review against another edition
5.0
ネグレクト家庭の少女が、弟を守りながらなんとか生き抜こうとする物語。自分が住んでいるゴミ屋敷の「生態系」の動画を作ったら、有名人になってしまい、人生が変わりはじめる。
ラストが辛く、涙がとまらなかった。
全体に主人公の愛する生物学へのモチーフが散りばめられていて、インターネット時代の寓話的な雰囲気もよかった。
ラストが辛く、涙がとまらなかった。
全体に主人公の愛する生物学へのモチーフが散りばめられていて、インターネット時代の寓話的な雰囲気もよかった。
jennybenny's review against another edition
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
christinebeswick's review against another edition
3.0
Engaging and easy to read, but not much depth of feeling or character development
lukehanfangirl's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book in a long time that I read in one day. It's very compelling.
phoebop's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
z_brarian's review against another edition
5.0
Wow
This story packed a punch. I need a few days to compute. I’ll write more when I can. Powerful, gut-wrenching.
This story packed a punch. I need a few days to compute. I’ll write more when I can. Powerful, gut-wrenching.