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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
I found it a little difficult to get into in the beginning and But about a third into it, I was fully invested in Ginny and rooting for her and meanwhile my heart was breaking for her. I am very glad I stuck with it.
Spoiler
I was getting quite irritated that the adults couldn’t figure out that Baby Girl was actually real
Ginny is fourteen, on the autistic spectrum and has been in care since she was removed from her mother’s care at the age of nine for her own safety. Ginny has been adopted and finally in her forever home. However, something is still bothering Ginny about her time with her birth mother, something that she feels she has left behind and is in danger so despite having been adopted and in a safe family unit, she is desperate to get in touch with her Mum to check everything is fine.
Ginny Moon is told entirely from Ginny’s perspective which gives this book a unique voice. Given the narrative voice and style, there are obviously conversations and events that the reader is not privy to (as Ginny isn’t) but this adds to Ginny’s plight. Ludwig provides us with an insight into how an autistic mind can work, showing Ginny’s siloed view on the world. Her determination to get to her mum is astounding, the book kept me on edge a little as i knew that when one of Ginny’s plans fail, she’s just hatching up the next one! Being a parent myself, I found it difficult to read about the dangerous situations that Ginny was unwittingly putting herself in through her naivety – I wanted to scoop her up, listen to her and help her with her concerns.
Whilst I loved Ginny, I was frustrated, and a little angry, with how Ginny’s adoptive mother treated her once their baby was born – it was as if she changed over night and wasn’t prepared to listen to Ginny, give her the benefit of the doubt or read between the lines based on her behaviour. Ginny’s adoptive father was lovely, I warmed to him as he was trying to balance everything out and whilst at times he was near the end of his tether (as I’m sure many parents can sympathise) he is very loving and caring towards Ginny.
Ginny Moon is an enjoyable, unique read with a lovely main character who is fighting for what she believes is right – even though it constantly puts her in danger and gets her in trouble! I loved Ginny!
Ginny Moon is told entirely from Ginny’s perspective which gives this book a unique voice. Given the narrative voice and style, there are obviously conversations and events that the reader is not privy to (as Ginny isn’t) but this adds to Ginny’s plight. Ludwig provides us with an insight into how an autistic mind can work, showing Ginny’s siloed view on the world. Her determination to get to her mum is astounding, the book kept me on edge a little as i knew that when one of Ginny’s plans fail, she’s just hatching up the next one! Being a parent myself, I found it difficult to read about the dangerous situations that Ginny was unwittingly putting herself in through her naivety – I wanted to scoop her up, listen to her and help her with her concerns.
Whilst I loved Ginny, I was frustrated, and a little angry, with how Ginny’s adoptive mother treated her once their baby was born – it was as if she changed over night and wasn’t prepared to listen to Ginny, give her the benefit of the doubt or read between the lines based on her behaviour. Ginny’s adoptive father was lovely, I warmed to him as he was trying to balance everything out and whilst at times he was near the end of his tether (as I’m sure many parents can sympathise) he is very loving and caring towards Ginny.
Ginny Moon is an enjoyable, unique read with a lovely main character who is fighting for what she believes is right – even though it constantly puts her in danger and gets her in trouble! I loved Ginny!
What a fascinating and wonderful book - another one I swept through in just one day. The POV is entirely that of the 14-year old autistic protagonist; the POV decision reminded me a bit of ROOM (although obviously the 14-year-old had a more mature voice than the 5 year old hero of ROOM). I also loved how the plot is a relatively straight-forward path, with some natural and small deviations off to give us B or C plots throughout. Well-drawn characters who are neither all-good nor all-bad (including the narrator), and you've got a recipe for a book that will capture your interest.
Ginny Moon was ok. I became really invested in wanting to know what happened to her and if she found her baby doll. But, I had a hard time staying engaged and wanting to pick the book up. I stuck with it thought and am glad I did.
This was a difficult book for me to read. First, there are children in my family who are autistic. Second, abuse, child abuse, hits me hard. I have personal experience with it. To have a main character dealing with both..I knew it was going to be difficult. There is out right child abuse and implied possible sexual abuse. From my experience, I believe sexual abuse happened. Fortunately the author of this book knew how to get the point across with having to detail it. I am grateful.
This book had me emotionally distraught a lot. I was angry at Gloria and even Crystal. I expected to be angry with them. I didn’t exactly expect to be angry with Maura. I was though, even when I could understand why, I was a bit angry at her. It is a heartbreaking story that is, unfortunately, very realistic. In the end it is triumphant but the road there was not one very many can walk.
I did find myself, at times, forgetting the age of Ginny. She thinks much younger than her physical age. Some may say it is her autism. Other the abuse she suffered. I think, perhaps, the two mixed together. This is a case where early childhood home setting interrupted the child’s growth. I was feeling, for awhile, that every adult was failing Ginny.
If you are looking for a book about a child’s experience on the autism spectrum, this one might not be what you are looking for. The child was influenced by neglect and abuse as much as the autism. However I do think it is a book worth reading. The author does do a very good job with portraying autism. I think he did well blending the neglect and child abuse with the autism. This book, in my opinion, makes an excellent choice for book clubs or buddy reads. It is a book you want to discuss. I know I do.
This book had me emotionally distraught a lot. I was angry at Gloria and even Crystal. I expected to be angry with them. I didn’t exactly expect to be angry with Maura. I was though, even when I could understand why, I was a bit angry at her. It is a heartbreaking story that is, unfortunately, very realistic. In the end it is triumphant but the road there was not one very many can walk.
I did find myself, at times, forgetting the age of Ginny. She thinks much younger than her physical age. Some may say it is her autism. Other the abuse she suffered. I think, perhaps, the two mixed together. This is a case where early childhood home setting interrupted the child’s growth. I was feeling, for awhile, that every adult was failing Ginny.
If you are looking for a book about a child’s experience on the autism spectrum, this one might not be what you are looking for. The child was influenced by neglect and abuse as much as the autism. However I do think it is a book worth reading. The author does do a very good job with portraying autism. I think he did well blending the neglect and child abuse with the autism. This book, in my opinion, makes an excellent choice for book clubs or buddy reads. It is a book you want to discuss. I know I do.
Think I spent the whole time feeling sorry for Ginny and feeling frustrated for her, how hard it was for her to make herself be understood.
Saying that it wasn't a depressing book and there are funny moments. It was a real good insight into the mind of an autistic teenager.
Saying that it wasn't a depressing book and there are funny moments. It was a real good insight into the mind of an autistic teenager.
What an amazing debut novel! Ludwig effectively captures the voice, thought process, and behaviors of a young autistic girl who has escaped a harrowing living situation and has finally settled into a new "forever" home. Unfortunately she becomes obsessed with returning to her old home to find her "baby doll," jeopardizing both her own and her new family's safety. Ginny truly is an original, and readers will be captivated by her story.
Fantistic book in so many ways. Highly recommend to those especially who work with special needs kiddos. I would also say if you were adopted and/or abused at any point in your life, this book might trigger some things. It was interesting and a little scary/nerve wracking hearing the self-talk of and inner workings of an autistic teen. Everything the character, Ginny Moon, went through before she was with her "forever family" was disturbing and eye opening. Opened my eyes and heart in a lot of areas. I look forward to the next book by this author.
Wow! This book about an autistic teenager was absolutely amazing! I was anxious the whole time reading it, because Ginny was anxious. The author really showed what was inside her head and why she made the choices she did. I found myself rooting for Ginny, while also wishing I could jump in and make those around her understand her better. The writing is so enjoyable that the book goes by very quickly. I think everyone could benefit from reading this story.