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shortstack48's review against another edition
2.0
It’s just not a very deep layered book, I don’t care about any of the characters. Wouldn’t have read this if it wasn’t for school.
musicalpopcorn's review against another edition
3.0
Even though I have not read this book in years, for some reason it sticks with me to this day.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
5.0
Having finally read this book, I understand why teachers love this book. Set in Ottawa's Lowertown just after the end of WWII, Brian Doyle has created a rich literary environment with real children. Sparse text leaves a lot up to the interpretation of the reader. It is a very quick read that will appeal to the weak or struggling reader. It's frank depiction of violence in working class life will make this a boys' favourite. Warning: There are mature themes and language, so Grade 6 up only.
merreads's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Violence
kira_baskerville1993's review against another edition
3.0
From Grade 7 i remember reading it around Christmas time, it was quite the good read if you wanted to just pick it up, really enjoyable and the author is local :)
kyrki's review against another edition
2.0
huh. a lot of stuff happened and yet not a lot happened. it was that kind of book.
and it takes place in ottawa. EXCITEMENT?
and it takes place in ottawa. EXCITEMENT?
adamthebookaddict's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't really enjoy this, but it really is aimed at kids.
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