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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
This book was a quick and entertaining break but at the end I felt like I needed a break from Ginny for a while
I really enjoyed Ludwig's debut novel, Ginny Moon. she was such an interesting, well rounded character. Her forever parents were also pretty well fleshed out, especially since this book is being told from Ginny's perspective. I definitely felt really frustrated with her forever mom for her own behavior, but I could also relate to it very well. I almost wish there had been some chapters from their perspective, but I dont think it would've been as good of it had broken from Ginny's thoughts. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
I adored Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine where the main character fell somewhere on the autism/Aspergers spectrum so I was intrigued to read Ginny Moon which is told from the perspective of autistic, 14 year old Ginny. I found this another highly readable novel though I did, at times, find it frustrating to only see things from Ginny's very limited perspective. Nonetheless, I whipped through this and found the ending satisfying and my feelings for Ginny morphed into a fondness bordering on adoration.
O poveste reala, o lectie de viata. Am fost impresionata de rabdarea parintilor, puterea si vointa lor de a trece impreuna peste toate greutatile intampinate in urma adoptiei unei fetite diagnosticate cu autism. Merita fiecare minut petrecut in fata acestei carti.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This will for sure be on my best of 2017 reads! It is not for the faint of heart. Ginny's life as an autistic fourteen year old foster child is heartbreaking. Her obsession with her 'baby doll' that she left behind at her, obviously unsafe, birth mother's home is crazy making and became my obsession, too. What's the deal with the baby doll?! I turned the pages faster than any thriller I've read to get to the end of Ginny's all consuming story. Ludwig tells this with so much insight and heart, perhaps because he himself has adopted an autistic child.
This book was heartbreaking, honestly. Wonderful characters, but such a horrific story. I think it was trying to be uplifting as it came to a rather abrupt end but I felt like there were so many loose ends. A great read but I'm still left feeling quite sad inside and I'm not exactly sure that's precisely how I should be feeling? I'm confused, Ludwig... #ginnymoon #bookish #bookstagram #bookworm
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Oh my word. This book, narrated by a teenage girl on the autism spectrum, was both fascinating and so frustrating. The author did a fantastic job of making me feel trapped in Ginny's head, knowing what she is trying to tell people without them understanding--even when it is a matter of life and death. I can't say for sure that the author did this intentionally and I don't want to imply that I understand what people on the spectrum go through but, nonetheless, it felt like a super effective way for me to relate to the character more. Ginny was removed from her abusive drug-addicted mother's home and is now living with her "forever family." Still, she wants to find her mother and solve some of their remaining problems. Hijinks ensue as Ginny tries to navigate following and breaking the rules.